Vice President for College Advancement

Simpson College; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson College in Iowa seeks a visionary Vice President for College Advancement to serve as chief fundraising officer and member of the senior leadership team. The role is on-site and full-time, reporting to the President, shaping the advancement program and supporting key priorities such as enrollment growth and long-term financial sustainability.

The VPCA will lead donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship, guide the advancement team, and collaborate with faculty, staff, and trustees to

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement strategy.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the President.
• Assess and strengthen advancement operations through people and technology.

Job description

The client seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and forward-looking advancement leader to serve as its next Vice President for College Advancement (Vice President or VPCA). Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the VPCA will serve as the chief fundraising officer and help align the advancement strategy with the institution’s vision to support key priorities such as strengthening enrollment and enhancing long-term financial sustainability.

The VPCA will provide strategic oversight of advancement operations, including vision and direction for donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive advancement strategy; serving as a strategic partner to the President; assessing and strengthening advancement operations through effective use of people and technology; leading donor cultivation with authenticity and purpose; broadening and diversifying alumni and constituent engagement; and recruiting, mentoring, and empowering a strong advancement team.

The successful candidate will bring significant experience in higher education advancement, sound judgment, and a record of results-driven leadership. Collegial collaboration is essential, with a demonstrated commitment to working in partnership with faculty, staff, senior leaders, and trustees. This full-time role will be performed on site in Iowa, and The client will review applications immediately.