Vice President of Advancement - Keck Graduate Institute

Vice President of Advancement - Keck Graduate Institute

ID 102636

Application Deadline

11/15/2026

Category

Advancement

Company

Keck Graduate Institute

Job Locations

US-CA-Claremont

At a glance

An opportunity to build, lead, and shape the future of advancement.

Another Source is partnering with Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, to recruit its next Vice President of Advancement.

With preparations underway for its upcoming comprehensive fundraising campaign, KGI is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who can balance big-picture vision with hands-on fundraising and team leadership.

A few highlights:

Team leadership: Lead a five-person Advancement team across fundraising, alumni engagement, corporate and foundation relations, and operations.

• Fundraising momentum: Build on a $4.5M annual fundraising goal and a $70M institutional endowment.

• Opportunity to grow: Expand philanthropic relationships beyond KGI's approximately 3,000 alumni and help shape its upcoming comprehensive campaign.

• Meaningful impact: Lead advancement at an institution where you can directly influence strategy and remain closely involved in execution.

Location: Claremont, CA | Onsite

Salary: $190,000-$260,000

Are you an Assistant Vice President or Executive Director ready to take the next step in your advancement career? This could be an incredible opportunity to expand your leadership impact, partner directly with institutional leadership, and help shape the future of advancement at KGI!

Interested in learning more, or know someone who would thrive in this opportunity? I'd love to connect!

Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source's client, Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) , is recruiting a Vice President of Advancement to join their team onsite in Claremont, California

What makes this opportunity compelling:

• Part of The Claremont Colleges: Join Keck Graduate Institute, a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium, a distinguished community of higher education institutions in Southern California.
• Executive-level impact: Serve on the President's Cabinet and partner directly with the President, who is actively involved in fundraising and donor relationships.
• Lead a growing team: Oversee a five-person Advancement team spanning development, alumni engagement, corporate and foundation relations, and operations.
• Shape the next campaign: Play a pivotal role in developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising campaign currently in its early planning stages.
• Build on fundraising momentum: Advance a $4.5 million annual fundraising goal, following approximately $4 million raised last year, with a current institutional endowment of $70 million.
• Expand the donor network: Engage KGI's approximately 3,000 alumni while building new philanthropic relationships across the broader community.
• Visionary and hands-on leadership: Help shape the future of advancement at an institution where leaders can influence strategy, build meaningful relationships, and remain directly involved in execution.

Here's a little about Keck Graduate Institute:

Keck Graduate Institute is a recognized leader in biotechnology and healthcare education and the only graduate institution within the prestigious The Claremont Colleges consortium. Founded to bridge the gap between life sciences, engineering, and business, KGI prepares students to become industry-ready leaders driving innovation across biotech, healthcare, and applied sciences.

With three specialized schools - the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Pharmacy - KGI offers a uniquely interdisciplinary environment rooted in collaboration, innovation, and impact. The institution maintains an impressive 9:1 student-to-professor ratio, operates 13 specialized research labs, and reports that 90% of graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

KGI is entering an exciting period of institutional growth and strategic momentum, supported by its Strategic Plan 2035 and preparations for its first comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Learn more about

• K eck Graduate Institute
• The Office of Advancement:

About the role:

The Vice President of Advancement serves as KGI's chief fundraising officer and a key member of the President's Cabinet. Reporting directly to the President, this executive will lead the Institute's comprehensive advancement strategy, bringing together institutional giving, major gifts, alumni engagement, corporate and foundation partnerships, and community relations.

This is an opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial advancement leader who enjoys both setting institutional direction and personally building relationships that inspire philanthropic investment.

The Vice President will partner closely with the President, Board of Trustees, academic leadership, and external stakeholders to strengthen KGI's philanthropic foundation, expand its network of supporters, and build a sustainable pipeline of future giving.

The role also offers the opportunity to lead and develop an established advancement team, with five direct reports spanning development, corporate and foundation relations, alumni engagement, operations, and administrative support.

Scope & Impact

Advancement Strategy & Executive Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with KGI's mission, institutional priorities, and long-term financial goals.
• Partner with the President, Cabinet, Board of Trustees, deans, and faculty to identify philanthropic priorities and translate them into compelling opportunities for investment.
• Establish clear fundraising goals, performance measures, and operating plans that support accountability and sustained growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary advancement team, creating a collaborative, results-oriented culture.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees' Advancement and Marketing Committee, providing strategic insight and supporting board engagement in fundraising.

Institutional Giving & Philanthropic Partnerships

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