Vice President, Advancement
Core
Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to deepen relationships with alumni, donors, foundations, and strategic partners to support WGU's growth and sustainability.
Role type
Vice President of Advancement (Strategy & Leadership)
Builds
A cohesive fundraising ecosystem including major gifts, annual giving, corporate relations, planned giving, and grants administration.
Domain
Higher Education / Non-profit Fundraising
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, major gift solicitation, grant management, donor stewardship, budget management, financial acumen, stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Existing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, Master's degree
Technologies
CRM systems, fundraising analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute an ambitious Advancement strategy; Recruit and lead a high-performing fundraising team; Oversee grants administration and compliance; Optimize resource allocation and budgeting; Champion the use of technology and data analytics; Cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors and foundations; Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and senior leadership.
Seniority
Executive, C-suite level