Vice President for External Communications and Engagement

The College Foundation of the University of Virginia; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The College Foundation of the University of Virginia seeks a Vice President for External Communications and Engagement, a strategic, creative leader who will shape how alumni and supporters are engaged through clear, consistent, and compelling communication. This role reports to the President & CEO and works with development colleagues to strengthen donor journeys and fundraising goals.

The Vice President will provide vision for a unified engagement strategy integrating events, communications,

Job description

The client invites applications for the position of Vice President for External Communications and Engagement. This role is designed for a strategic, creative leader who will help shape and elevate how the organization engages alumni and supporters, strengthening relationships through clear, consistent, and compelling communication. Reporting to the President and CEO, and working closely with development colleagues, the Vice President will play a key role in strengthening the donor journey across engagement stages to support fundraising goals.

The Vice President will provide vision and direction for a comprehensive, unified engagement strategy integrating events, communications, stewardship, and data-driven insights. This leader will ensure a consistent voice and deliver meaningful, personalized experiences that deepen constituent relationships and foster long-term affinity and philanthropic support. The role also includes inspiring and supporting a high-performing team, promoting collaboration across the advancement enterprise, and ensuring interactions reflect the values and aspirations of the College and Graduate School community.

The client is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.