Chief Donor Engagement & External Communications

The College Foundation of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The College Foundation of the University of Virginia seeks a Vice President for External Communications and Engagement to lead a donor-centric strategy and unified donor experience across the lifecycle. This executive will partner with senior development leadership and the Dean to align messaging with university priorities and campaign goals, elevating visibility and impact.

Successful candidate will oversee stewardship, recognition, events, volunteer boards, creative, and communications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in advancement, development, or nonprofit leadership.
• Proven track record leading high-performing teams and donor relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee donor engagement strategy across the lifecycle.
• Lead stewardship, recognition, events, boards management, and communications.
• Collaborate with university leadership to align messaging and campaigns.

Skills

Donor relations

Stakeholder communications

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

The College Foundation of the University of Virginia seeks a Vice President for External Communications and Engagement to lead a donor-centric strategy and unified donor experience across the lifecycle. This executive will partner with senior development leadership and the Dean to align messaging with university priorities and campaign goals, elevating visibility and impact.

Successful candidate will oversee stewardship, recognition, events, volunteer boards, creative, and communications,