The client is seeking a Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA) who will act as the Chief Development Officer. This leadership role is crucial for fostering growth and maintaining the clients standing as a pivotal institution for African American intellectual achievement and faith-based learning. Established in 1856, the client is the oldest private Historically Black College or University in the United States, with a strong commitment to developing students into community leaders with character, insight, and leadership skills. The VPIA will report directly to the President, Dr. Vann Newkirk, and play an integral role in the senior leadership team, taking charge of development, fundraising, institutional advancement, and other related initiatives.
The responsibilities of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement include leading major fundraising efforts, managing corporate and foundation relations, and overseeing communications and marketing. The position demands strategic collaboration with the President to craft an institutional plan that ensures the clients continued success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, partnership development, and major gift cultivation, with the ability to build lasting relationships that align with the clients mission and goals. The client requires a candidate who is not only strategically minded but also deeply passionate about the mission of historically black colleges and universities.
Currently, the search for this role is being supported by two senior consultants, and applications are invited until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae, addressing their qualifications and alignment with the clients objectives, by January 9, 2026, to receive full consideration. The position is expected to be filled by February 2026, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the clients future as a significant institution of African American higher learning. Additional details about the position, including qualifications and the application process, are available from the consulting firm assisting in the search process.