Vice President for University Advancement & Executive Director of The Lander Foundation

The successful candidate will bring the following qualities, skills and experience to the position:

• strong leader with integrity and a strategic thinker who is organized, willing to travel and desires to excel at being an effective and sensitive advancement partner with the Board(s), President, faculty, staff, volunteers, funding sources and others;

• high professional aspirations and the ability to serve as a mentor to a dedicated staff seeking leadership and professional development;

• a record of achievement in higher education fundraising or a related development context, including capital campaign and major gift solicitation experience, and knowledge of best practices in advancement;

• the ability to identify and pursue opportunities between ongoing projects and potential donors;

• strong preference for at least five years of experience in progressively responsible development positions, and competency with electronic donor information systems;

• excellent analytical and communication skills, including public speaking; must be able to effectively communicate Lander’s vision and distinctive mission;

• significant development experience building effective constituency-based development programs, as well as corporate and foundation development programs;

• oversight of the growth and management of foundation financial assets;

• experience in working with university advancement, foundation and alumni offices;

• demonstrated experience and track record of leading a team, based on and off campus, and cooperating with leadership in a collaborative and results-driven environment that enables the team to cultivate donors; plan, execute and close major gifts; and create vibrant alumni networking;

• significant experience with alumni engagement, as well as experience engaging and cultivating new donors from recent graduating classes to promote lifelong giving;

• the ability to create policies and procedures to govern the Foundation;

• demonstrated ability and successful track record in securing significant major and principal six- and seven-figure gifts;

• successful direct experience in planning or leading major comprehensive campaigns;

• experience in working and interacting with governing boards and other volunteer leaders;

• successful employee hiring and team development;

• a baccalaureate degree required, an advanced degree preferred.

ALL DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN PDF FORMAT

CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES, NOMINATIONS & APPLICATION PROCESS Applications should include:

1. A letter of introduction outlining the applicant’s background and qualifications for the position. (This letter should specifically address the leadership attributes and professional competencies for this position.)

2. Curriculum vitae/résumé.

3. Contact information (email addresses are required) for five professional references, at least one of whom is a person who has reported directly to you, a second who is a colleague, and a third who is an individual to whom you have reported directly.

Please note:

• The search committee will begin review of candidate materials on February 1, 2018.

• The position will remain open until filled.

• The ideal start date is March 15, 2018, but no later than July 1, 2018.