Vice President for Advancement

Description

Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Advancement assumes overall responsibilities for leadership and management of a comprehensive institutional advancement program at Husson University. The Vice President’s responsibilities include the general operations and strategic planning for all fundraising and alumni engagement, including annual fund, securing major gifts, capital campaigns, alumni engagement strategies, grants acquisition and administration, marketing and public relations. This includes collaboration with advisory boards and community / business leaders to promote the mission of Husson as a premier professional university. The Vice President for Advancement serves as a member of the President’s Senior Cabinet.

Examples of Duties

• The Vice President works with the President and the Board of Trustees to develop a dynamic philanthropic program.
• Develop and execute the University’s short and long-term strategic budgeting, financial planning, and administrative efforts and initiatives.
• Provides support and staffing to the President, including a portfolio of top donors and prospects.
• Support the Advancement Committee of the Board.
• Provide strategic direction to the Alumni Association Board of Directors and other advisory boards to further the mission and support of the University.
• Establishes collegial working relationships with the President, the Advancement team, Senior Cabinet members, the Board of Trustees (specifically the Board’s Advancement Committee) and other key institutional leaders to identify, develop, implement and assess strategies to increase philanthropic support for the University that includes unrestricted giving, major / endowment giving, planned giving and grants.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and management of the Advancement team including the annual setting of strategic priorities, performance plans, evaluation and assessment, interpretation and analysis of annual program goals and results that are aligned and congruent with the University’s overall strategic plan.
• Provides leadership for the Alumni Engagement and Development programs that will enhance the University’s engagement of alumni, parents, and friends in raising philanthropic support.
• Works effectively with University Marketing and Communication Offices to develop appropriate and timely key messages and materials to effectively support the advancement efforts targeted to various constituent groups.
• Develop productive relationships with members of the senior management of all divisions of the University to best understand and position the University’s strengths, priorities and needs.
• Assists and supports the President and Trustees in identifying, cultivating, and establishing long-term relationships that will yield significant support from donors and prospects.
• Collaborates with Marketing, Admissions, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs in building and enhancing the engagement opportunities of all current and prospective donor constituencies.
• Works closely with the finance & administrative divisions to ensure that all gift receipts and acknowledgements are managed appropriately in a timely fashion and reported to entities as required.
• Ensures the accurate and timely reporting of gifts and implementing comprehensive results reporting systems to facilitate sound decision-making to advance the University.
• Represents the University at events and functions and serves as a valuable and visible member of the University and local community.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities

Compensation

Annual compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s experience and salary requirements. The University offers a competitive benefits package.

Deadline for Submission

The Vice President for Advancement position is available now and will be filled by January 1, 2026, or sooner. Qualified candidates should apply immediately. This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been hired.

To Apply

When applying for this position, please ensure you have attached a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to your online application.

(HR to provide online application instructions)

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