Carroll College - Vice President for Institutional Advancement
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Carroll College seeks a highly accomplished and experienced Vice President for Institutional
Advancement (VPIA) to lead the activities related to increasing philanthropic gifts to the college.
Reporting to the President of Carroll College, the VPIA is responsible for the strategic direction and
leadership for philanthropic giving to the college and all campaigns. They will play a leading role in the
planning and successful execution of capital campaigns in addition to providing and implementing a
strategic plan that increases major gift and overall philanthropic giving to the college.
The VPIA leads the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) team in the areas of prospect research,
stewardship, alumni engagement, database management, and office management. They will advise
and support the College President and members of the Board of Trustees in the identification,
cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts. The VPIA will also manage a personal portfolio of
prospective donors with the capacity to contribute six- to eight-figure gifts. They will establish
programs and goals to improve personal and team growth and performance, as well as strengthen the
college’s ability to achieve and sustain major and planned gift fundraising.
The successful candidate is passionate about partnering with an engaged and successful President
and Executive Leadership Team and collaborating with an involved Board to grow a culture of
philanthropy on behalf of Carroll. With a demonstrated record of leadership in advancement, the
candidate will inspire donors, the Board, faculty, and staff to raise the necessary resources for Carroll
College to thrive.
How To Apply
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries, nominations,
and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Gonser Gerber Search,
c/o Gonser Gerber LLP
1776 Legacy Circle, Suite 100
Naperville, IL 60563
search@gonsergerber.com
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resumé, and three (3) professional references. References will
not be contacted until later in the search process. Nominations and applications will be accepted
until the position is filled. Diverse and traditionally underrepresented candidates are encouraged to
apply
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