Chief Advancement Officer, Higher Education

University of St. Thomas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of St. Thomas seeks a visionary Vice President for University Advancement to lead fundraising initiatives, including annual and capital campaigns, aligned with the University's priorities and growth.

The VPUA provides executive leadership to the Advancement team and ensures operations comply with policies and regulatory requirements. The role partners with the President, Board, donors, alumni, and volunteers to expand philanthropy beyond Houston and Texas, cultivate major gifts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Leads fundraising and advancement strategy in alignment with the University's mission and priorities.
• Manages a portfolio of high-level prospects and donors, cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
• Oversees donor engagement, events, and stewardship to advance philanthropic priorities.
• Expands philanthropic reach beyond Houston and Texas by engaging national/international donors.
• Provides strategic direction for presidential, donor, and alumni events and for advancement communications.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Capital campaigns

Board collaboration

Donor engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM system

Job description

University of St. Thomas seeks a visionary Vice President for University Advancement to lead fundraising initiatives, including annual and capital campaigns, aligned with the University's priorities and growth.

The VPUA provides executive leadership to the Advancement team and ensures operations comply with policies and regulatory requirements. The role partners with the President, Board, donors, alumni, and volunteers to expand philanthropy beyond Houston and Texas, cultivate major gifts,