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
Managing advancement teams and operations
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement to lead fundraising and alumni engagement efforts, aiming to significantly enhance operational revenue and transform institutional culture. The ideal candidate should possess extensive advancement leadership experience, particularly in higher education, and demonstrate a successful track record in securing major gifts. **

Job Summary

  • The Vice Chancellor serves as the university's chief fundraising officer responsible for transforming institutional culture and growing operational revenue.
  • This role requires personally managing high-capacity donors while overseeing annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaigns.
  • The successful candidate will lead efforts to align philanthropic strategy with the Preeminence 2030 initiative to advance student success and faculty excellence.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement to lead fundraising and alumni engagement efforts, aiming to significantly enhance operational revenue and transform institutional culture. The ideal candidate should possess extensive advancement leadership experience, particularly in higher education, and demonstrate a successful track record in securing major gifts. **

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 advancement teams and operations
  • Aligning philanthropy with institutional priorities
  • Donor cultivation and stewardship execution

Nice-to-have

  • Experience at public land-grant institutions
  • Understanding of HBCU mission and legacy
  • Leading multi-million-dollar capital campaigns
  • AI-enhanced platform usage for donor analytics
  • 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

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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