Vice Chancellor For Institutional Advancement

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified
Six and seven-figure major gift closing
Multi-year strategic fundraising plan development
Managing cross-functional advancement operations
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, who will act as the chief fundraising officer and senior strategist to enhance philanthropic efforts and alumni engagement. This leadership role requires a visionary individual with extensive experience in advancement and fundraising, particularly within higher education

Job Summary

  • The Vice Chancellor serves as the university's chief fundraising officer responsible for transforming the institutional culture and significantly growing operational revenue.
  • This role requires personally managing a portfolio of high-capacity major gift prospects while overseeing all aspects of the giving pipeline including annual giving and capital campaigns.
  • The successful candidate will lead efforts to cultivate individual, corporate, and foundation support while partnering with internal stakeholders to align philanthropic strategy with Preeminence 2030 priorities.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, who will act as the chief fundraising officer and senior strategist to enhance philanthropic efforts and alumni engagement. This leadership role requires a visionary individual with extensive experience in advancement and fundraising, particularly within higher education.

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
  • Managing cross-functional advancement operations
  • Donor cultivation and solicitation activities
  • Alumni engagement strategy implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with public land-grant institutions
  • Understanding of HBCU mission and legacy
  • AI-enhanced platform usage for donor communication
  • Predictive analytics and donor segmentation tools
  • Commitment to expanding access through philanthropy

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
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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