Chief Advancement Officer — Fundraising & Alumni

Huntington University Foundation Incorporated; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington University Foundation Incorporated in Huntington, IN seeks a visionary Vice President for University Advancement to lead fundraising, gift planning, alumni relations and external community outreach. This role reports to the President and serves on the President's Cabinet.

You will provide ethical leadership and ensure programs align with Christian values, university mission, and Board policies while building a robust culture of philanthropy across campus.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong personal Christian commitment and faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve others.
• Must be committed to the mission of Huntington University as a comprehensive Christian College dedicated to educating students to impact our world for Christ
• Demonstrated understanding of Christian higher education
• Significant and successful experience in directing an advancement operation, or related experience.
• Master’s degree or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of and experience with Advancement operating systems.
• Positive interpersonal skills and a team player
• Excellent communications skills
• Demonstrated administrative and supervisory skills
• Commitment to continuous process improvement

Responsibilities

• Directs fundraising, gift planning, alumni relations and external community outreach programs.
• Provides leadership to the campus for fund-raising programs that are ethical and conform to policies of the President and Board of Trustees.
• Serves on the President's Cabinet and reports to the President.
• Ensures programs reflect Christian values and advance institutional goals.
• Leads strategic planning and staff development within the Advancement Office.

Skills

Strong personal Christian commitment

Excellent communications skills

Demonstrated administrative andsuperv

Positive interpersonal skills

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Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Advancement operating systems

Job description

Huntington University Foundation Incorporated in Huntington, IN seeks a visionary Vice President for University Advancement to lead fundraising, gift planning, alumni relations and external community outreach. This role reports to the President and serves on the President's Cabinet.

You will provide ethical leadership and ensure programs align with Christian values, university mission, and Board policies while building a robust culture of philanthropy across campus.