Chief Advancement Officer: Strategy, Growth & Alumni Engagement

Carlow University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Vice President for University Advancement & Alumni Engagement, reporting to the President. This executive will be Carlow's Chief Advancement Officer, guiding fundraising, alumni engagement, and external relations to advance the university’s mission and social impact.

The role requires a proven track record in major gifts, strategic planning, and building sustainable fundraising capacity, with the ability to work across presidents, the Board, and senior

Qualifications

• Accomplished fundraiser capable of cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts at the million-dollar level and above.
• Strategic thinker able to translate mission into sustainable advancement programs.
• Experience partnering with presidents, boards, and senior leadership to advance philanthropic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead an enterprise-wide advancement and Alumni Engagement strategy.
• Partner with the President and Cabinet to set priorities and readiness for donor interactions.
• Build a durable, scalable fundraising operation and infrastructure to sustain growth.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor cultivation

Strategic planning

Job description

Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Vice President for University Advancement & Alumni Engagement, reporting to the President. This executive will be Carlow's Chief Advancement Officer, guiding fundraising, alumni engagement, and external relations to advance the university’s mission and social impact.

The role requires a proven track record in major gifts, strategic planning, and building sustainable fundraising capacity, with the ability to work across presidents, the Board, and senior