Vice President for University Advancement

Vice President for University Advancement

About the Company

Well-established public university

Industry
Education Management

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1937

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• Missouri State Colleges and Universities

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President for University Advancement to lead its fundraising and external relations programs. Responsibilities include directing annual, major, planned, corporate, and foundation giving; coordinating fundraising priorities; cultivating and soliciting major donors; and strengthening alumni and donor engagement. The role also oversees the affiliated foundation’s operations, financial stewardship, investments, compliance, and long-range planning, while partnering with senior leadership and the foundation board. Additional duties include leading campaign strategy, maintaining effective donor data and stewardship practices, and developing a high-performing advancement team. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree and Certified Fund Raising Executive credential are preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, external relations, higher education, nonprofit leadership, or a comparable field, along with a record of securing major gifts and achieving fundraising goals. Experience with comprehensive or capital campaigns, donor databases, fundraising analytics, and constituent relationship systems is important. The role calls for strategic leadership, strong communication and relationship-building skills, financial literacy, nonprofit governance knowledge, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to recruit and develop staff.

Hiring Manager Title
President

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration
• Non-Profit Management