Executive Director, Advancement Services
Core
Lead the operational engine for a $2B philanthropic and alumni engagement program, providing data, systems, governance, and operational capability for fundraising at scale.
Role type
Senior operational leader (COO-equivalent) for Advancement Services
Builds
Data governance, digital capability, process discipline, and team performance for a global alumni network
Domain
Higher Education / Philanthropy / Alumni Engagement
Required skills
Complex operations leadership, high-performing team building, organizational change management, data literacy, commercial judgement, systems thinking, stakeholder influence (ICT, Finance, Legal)
Preferred skills
Experience in large matrixed organizations, experience in regulated environments
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership across prospect development, data and analytics, business intelligence, gift administration, and advancement systems; drive efficiency and continuous improvement; enable faster decision-making and clearer prioritization across the portfolio
Seniority
Executive Director, Senior Leadership