at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Illinois Tech is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as our next Vice President for Advancement to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the university by leading a comprehensive advancement program with a specific focus on cultivating a culture of innovation and philanthropy. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Advancement is a member of the President’s Cabinet and is responsible for the successful planning, cultivation, and execution of all fundraising, alumni and constituent relations, and campaign management efforts for the University, as well as advising the president on all matters pertaining to advancement including board, alumni and donor relations.The Vice President works closely with the President, Provost, President’s Cabinet, Academic Deans, the Board of Trustees, Institutional Advancement and Campaign Committee, other Standing Committees, and Advisory Boards in crafting compelling narratives and value propositions to showcase the university’s rising trajectory to various stakeholders thereby attracting philanthropic support.
The right candidate will be innovative, strategic, entrepreneurial, and adaptable. Able to address shifting priorities and challenges.
Responsibilities Leadership and Strategy:
- Provide leadership to the advancement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, philanthropy, high performance and respect. Mentor and develop a high-performing team.
- Set a fundraising strategy that aligns with the University’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. As well as supporting other administrative officers, academic deans, institute directors, standing committees, and advisory boards by providing communications and marketing initiatives.
Fundraising and Advancement:
- Oversee the university advancement goals by fundraising for capital campaigns, principal, major and planned gifts, alumni relations, and donor relations and stewardship of the University’s seven colleges, institutes and the Mies van der Rohe society.
- The Vice President will be essential in building new and innovative networks critical to making a profound impact on our $1 billion Power the Difference campaign goal, and facilitating programs surrounding the development and expansion of alumni relations, improving the University’s visibility and reputation, and cultivating relationships with major donors, alumni, corporate partners and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and manage the advancement budget. Monitor and report on the progress of advancement initiatives, and ensure good return on investment.
- Directly support the President’s communications and travel requirements for national and international alumni and philanthropic prospects. As well as all other duties as assigned by the President.
