Chief Philanthropy & Advancement Officer

Confidential; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential university seeks an externally focused advancement executive to serve as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Reporting to the President and Cabinet, the VP will cultivate relationships with donors and alumni, build capacity, and deepen the advancement team’s impact.

Responsibilities include leading donor-centered programs across major gifts, annual giving, and campaigns, managing a donor portfolio, and partnering with campus leaders to advance strategic priorities and

Qualifications

• Experience leading donor-centered advancement programs including major and principal gifts.
• Proven ability to build and manage a diverse donor portfolio and to secure multi-million-dollar gifts.
• Strong collaboration with senior leaders to translate strategy into fundraising pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a donor-centered advancement program spanning major/principal gifts, annual giving, and campaigns.
• Manage and mentor an high-potential donor/prospect portfolio with qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop compelling cases for support and naming opportunities aligned with institutional priorities.
• Oversee strategy, staffing, budgets, and metrics for the division and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Data-driven fundraising

Campaign management

Education

Advanced degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Confidential university seeks an externally focused advancement executive to serve as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Reporting to the President and Cabinet, the VP will cultivate relationships with donors and alumni, build capacity, and deepen the advancement team’s impact.

Responsibilities include leading donor-centered programs across major gifts, annual giving, and campaigns, managing a donor portfolio, and partnering with campus leaders to advance strategic priorities and