Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement

Position Overview

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Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Vice Chancellor directs a thoughtful, appropriate and differentiated communications plan that engages diverse audiences with the University and produces measurable results and visibility for the University. The Vice Chancellor also develops and implements effective strategies to connect with the University’s alumni and strengthen their engagement with the University.

• Develops and implements new strategies to connect with constituencies and strengthen their commitment to the University.
• Works closely with the Chancellor, associated entities including but not limited to (the NCCU Foundation and NCCU Alumni Association, Inc.), senior leadership, faculty, and UNC System Advancement shared services to build and strengthen the Office of Institutional Advancement and serves as a key strategist for the University through service on the Chancellor’s Cabinet and various other committees.
• Personally, solicits high net worth prospects and develops effective strategy to encourage their giving.
• Directs the cultivation and solicitation and stewardship of donors.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement provides strong, creative and strategic leadership for all University fundraising efforts and serves as chief fundraising officer. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for the development, implementation and overall success of the University’s comprehensive advancement program consistent with the University’s strategic plan. The Vice Chancellor serves as a member of the Chancellor’s senior leadership team and is a member of the Cabinet. Working with the Chancellor and the Executive Leadership Team, this individual develops and implements a comprehensive plan to expand the University’s fundraising efforts through annual giving, major gifts, leadership gifts, planned giving, and foundation and corporate grants.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong results orientation and a proven track record in setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• Ability to be a strategic partner with the Chancellor, volunteer leadership, and senior management, as well as convey an appreciation for and commitment to NCCU’s mission and communicate it effectively.
• A genuine appreciation for philanthropy in all of its forms;
• Proven success building relationships with multiple, diverse constituencies.

Minimum Education/Experience

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Significant and progressively responsible development experience, including familiarity with all areas of fundraising including annual giving, major gifts, planned gifts, corporate and foundation giving, capital campaigns, alumni relations and events.
• Significant experience linking donor interests to institutional priorities and the ability to link university-wide issues with opportunities for fundraising.
• Must be a strong manager with experience to build, manage and motivate an engaged and collaborative advancement team.
• Must have the experience and ability to assess an institution’s fundraising efficacy and move it to the next level of proficiency and impact.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA03513P

Open Date: 05/10/2026

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Open Until Filled: Yes

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Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, all materials should be received by June 26th. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. The position will remain open until an appointment is made. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Mercedes Chacón Vance and Jevon Walton at NCCU-VCIA@wittkieffer.com.