Chief Advancement & Philanthropy Officer — Higher Education

ZRG Partners, LLC.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane College in Jackson, TN seeks a Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA) to lead philanthropy, government and community relations, and advancement technology. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, you will design and execute a comprehensive fundraising program and ensure alignment with the college’s mission.

You will manage a portfolio of major donors, oversee campaigns such as All-Steinway and Lane College Hall of Fame, and supervise a growing advancement team, with a goal of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in nonprofit management, higher education leadership, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible advancement or development experience in higher education or mission-aligned nonprofits.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing major gift campaigns and managing donor pipelines.
• Experience with HBCUs or UNCF strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the President and an active member of the Cabinet;
• Design and lead an institution-wide fundraising strategy that aligns with Lane's strategic pillars: Academic Excellence, Experiential Learning, Financial Vitality, Strategic Enrollment Management, Community Engagement, and Differential Advantage;
• Coordinate with Cabinet members to ensure each operating unit generates revenue equal to at least 10% of their annual operating budget;
• Aggregate unit-level fundraising data and integrate these results into institutional advancement dashboards, reports, and strategy.
• Personally manage a portfolio of at least 25 major donors and prospects capable of giving $25,000+ annually;
• Lead all aspects of major campaigns, including: The All-Steinway Campaign; The Lane College Hall of Fame; Alumni Center Capital Campaign; Community Engagement Initiatives; Endowed Scholarships and Professorships.
• Oversee the creation and dissemination of six (6) or more cases for support annually.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate a high-performing advancement team;
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking, donor-centric relationship building, and measurable outcomes;

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Alumni relations

Donor stewardship

Strategic planning

Data-informed decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

Lane College in Jackson, TN seeks a Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA) to lead philanthropy, government and community relations, and advancement technology. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, you will design and execute a comprehensive fundraising program and ensure alignment with the college’s mission.

You will manage a portfolio of major donors, oversee campaigns such as All-Steinway and Lane College Hall of Fame, and supervise a growing advancement team, with a goal of