Vice Chancellor For Institutional Advancement

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Six and seven-figure major gift closing
Multi-year strategic fundraising plan development
Donor cultivation and stewardship management
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, who will serve as the chief fundraising officer and senior advancement strategist. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in fundraising, alumni engagement, and leadership within higher education, particularly in contexts similar to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). **

Job Summary

  • The Vice Chancellor serves as the chief fundraising officer responsible for transforming the institutional culture and growing operational revenue by over 25% annually.
  • This role requires leading efforts to cultivate individual, corporate, and foundation support while spearheading major campaigns aligned with the Preeminence 2030 strategic priorities.
  • The successful candidate will manage a high-performing team using data analytics and AI tools to automate communications and improve giving conversion rates.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, who will serve as the chief fundraising officer and senior advancement strategist. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in fundraising, alumni engagement, and leadership within higher education, particularly in contexts similar to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Six and seven-figure major gift closing
  • Multi-year strategic fundraising plan development
  • Donor cultivation and stewardship management
  • Alumni engagement strategy execution
  • Capital campaign infrastructure building
  • CRM systems oversight (Raiser's Edge)
  • Team recruitment and mentorship

Nice-to-have

  • HBCU mission and legacy understanding
  • AI-enhanced platform utilization
  • Predictive analytics and donor segmentation
  • Public land-grant institution experience
  • Grant proposal writing collaboration
  • Diverse institutional type experience

Key Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited institution
  • Minimum five years of progressive advancement leadership experience
  • Demonstrated record of securing six and seven-figure major gifts
  • Experience managing fundraising teams and cross-functional operations
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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