Chief Advancement Officer, Higher Education

Inside Philanthropy; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Simpson College in Iowa seeks an accomplished Vice President for College Advancement to serve as chief fundraising officer, reporting to the President and guiding donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship.

The VPCA will collaborate with faculty, staff, and trustees to strengthen enrollment, financial sustainability, and the college’s strategic priorities, safeguarding Simpson’s liberal arts heritage for future generations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in higher education advancement.
• Sound judgment and a track record of results-driven leadership.
• Collaborative, mission-driven leadership with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and trustees to advance enrollment and financial sustainability.
• Lead with collaborators across the senior leadership team to align advancement with institutional vision.

Job description

Simpson College in Iowa seeks an accomplished Vice President for College Advancement to serve as chief fundraising officer, reporting to the President and guiding donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship.

The VPCA will collaborate with faculty, staff, and trustees to strengthen enrollment, financial sustainability, and the college’s strategic priorities, safeguarding Simpson’s liberal arts heritage for future generations.