Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Chancellor and the Executive Leadership Team, develop and implement a comprehensive plan to expand the University’s fundraising efforts through annual giving, major gifts, leadership gifts, planned giving, and foundation and corporate grants.
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward high net worth individuals.
• Work directly with the associated entities (i.e., NCCU Foundation and NCCU Alumni Association, Inc) and staff to coordinate fundraising efforts, unlocking opportunities for greater advocacy and yield in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.
• Develop robust alumni relations, constituent relations, and prospect research.