Vice President for Advancement

• Lead and oversee all advancement and development efforts for the Nelson University American Indian College campus including annual giving major gifts donor cultivation church relations grants scholarships capital initiatives and special fundraising projects.
• Collaborate closely with the President and AIC Executive Team to advance the strategic vision enrollment growth student development priorities and long-term sustainability of the campus.
• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with institutional goals and mission priorities.
• Cultivate solicit and steward relationships with donors alumni churches tribal leaders foundations ministry partners civic leaders and community stakeholders.
• Strengthen and expand partnerships with Assemblies of God churches Native ministries and supporters of Christian higher education.
• Serve as liaison to advancement-related boards advisory groups foundations and alumni constituencies connected to the Nelson AIC campus.
• Help foster a campus-wide culture of philanthropy stewardship and donor engagement among faculty staff alumni students and volunteers.
• Provide leadership direction and accountability for advancement personnel volunteers and advancement operations.
• Assist in coordinating donor communications advancement campaigns special events public relations efforts and strategic storytelling initiatives that effectively communicate the mission and impact of Nelson AIC.
• Utilize data-informed decision making donor analytics and advancement metrics to assess effectiveness and improve advancement outcomes.
• Partner with athletics admissions academics student life and other departments to support institutional advancement initiatives and collaborative fundraising opportunities.
• Represent Nelson AIC at conferences churches ministry gatherings community events and donor meetings locally and nationally.

• Generally scheduled Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however evening and weekend responsibilities should be expected based on institutional and advancement activities.
• Work is primarily performed on the Nelson University American Indian College campus in Phoenix Arizona.
• Position requires regular local and national travel for donor development church relations conferences and institutional representation.
• This position is considered essential for emergency response purposes and may require work during certain campus closures or special events.

• Faith and lifestyle that align with the mission values and expectations of Nelson University and the American Indian College campus.
• Must be a committed Christian in agreement with the doctrinal positions of the Assemblies of God and hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain Assemblies of God ministerial credentials in good standing.
• Must demonstrate active involvement and regular attendance in an Assemblies of God church or a church aligned with Assemblies of God doctrine and values.
• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in advancement fundraising higher education administration nonprofit leadership ministry leadership or related fields preferred.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising donor development relationship management or organizational advancement.
• Strong interpersonal communication public speaking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead strategically while also functioning relationally within a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment.
• Experience working with churches ministry organizations tribal communities alumni or nonprofit constituencies preferred.
• Strong organizational skills administrative leadership ability and capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with advancement systems donor databases digital communication platforms and fundraising technologies preferred.
• Sensitivity to the unique spiritual cultural and educational mission of the American Indian College campus.

• Letter of interest addressing qualifications and alignment with the mission of Nelson University and the American Indian College campus
• Current curriculum vitae or resume
• Contact information for professional references

Nelson University (formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University) is a vibrant private Christian university located just 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie. Founded in 1927 the university now offers over 70 associate bachelors masters and doctoral degrees available on campus and online.

As an evangelical Christian institution rooted in Biblical truth Nelson University fosters a Spirit-empowered community where faculty staff and students are encouraged to live out their faith with purpose and integrity. We are passionate about equipping our team members to make a meaningful impact in both personal and professional spheres embodying values that inspire and transform.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Nelson Univetsity is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin disability pregnancy or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local law. Consistent with its Christian heritage and mission and where permitted by law Nelson University reserves the right to exercise a religious preference in employment and seeks to hire indiviauls who affirm and support the instituions mission and statment of faith. These principles apply to all employment practices across the University. Nelson University is committed to a hiring process gounded in qualifications merit and the operational needs of the instituion.