Senior Vice President, Institutional Advancem

Virginia Union University (VUU) is a distinguished private institution founded in 1865 that proudly upholds a legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. With a historic 86-acre campus it offers a dynamic and nurturing environment for its 1568 undergraduate and graduate students. Virginia Union University is recognized in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report holding a prestigious position as #39 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

VUU provides a robust array of academic programs including 35 Bachelors 11 Masters and one Doctoral degree. Virginia Union University remains steadfast in its commitment to offering accessible high-quality education instilling a sense of assurance and confidence in its students. It fosters a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to the holistic development of future leaders.

Five fundamental principles (core values) guide Virginia Union University. Each principle is essential to our ability to provide a Best-In-Class educational experience for students faculty and staff. These principles help our community understand the right path to fulfilling our institutions mission. The principles are Innovation Spiritual Formation Integrity Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence.

The Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement (SVPIA) serves as the Universitys chief advancement officer and a key member of the Presidents executive leadership team. This role provides strategic vision leadership and oversight for all advancement functions including fundraising alumni relations communications marketing and external affairs. The SVPIA is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive advancement strategy that enhances philanthropic support strengthens institutional reputation and builds meaningful relationships with alumni donors corporations foundations and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the President on fundraising external relations and advancement initiatives.
• Lead major fundraising campaigns capital campaigns and endowment growth efforts.
• Establish performance metrics and evaluate advancement effectiveness.
• Oversee all fundraising efforts including major gifts annual giving planned giving corporate and foundation relations.
• Personally cultivate solicit and steward high-capacity donors and key prospects.
• Expand donor pipelines and strengthen philanthropic partnerships.
• Ensure effective donor engagement recognition and stewardship programs.
• Provide leadership for alumni engagement strategies that increase participation volunteerism and giving.
• Strengthen relationships between alumni and the University.
• Develop programs that promote lifelong alumni involvement.
• Oversee institutional communications branding and marketing strategies.
• Ensure consistent messaging that enhances the Universitys visibility and reputation.
• Manage advancement-related publications digital content and public relations initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners foundations government agencies and community leaders.
• Represent the University at events conferences and public engagements.
• Strengthen community and regional partnerships.
• Oversee advancement operations including prospect research donor database management gift processing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legal ethical and regulatory standards for fundraising.
• Manage budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility within the division.
• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing advancement team.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Promote professional development and succession planning within the division.

Education

• Masters degree required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1015 years of progressive leadership experience in institutional advancement fundraising or development.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

Application Process

Candidates are required to submit their resume four professional references and a cover letter. The application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A background investigation and reference check will be required prior to employment.For any questions or concerns please contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Virginia Union University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability gender identity protected veteran status or other protected class.

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