Vice President for Institutional Advancement

The Vice President for Institutional Advancement reports
directly to the President, is a member of the University’s Cabinet,
serves as the University’s Chief Development Officer and provides
vision, strategic direction, and innovation for the Office of
Institutional Advancement at Lourdes University.

Working closely with the President, the University’s Cabinet
members, University Advisory Committees and the Board of Trustees,
the Vice President will provide strong leadership and be a key
contributor to the development and execution of Lourdes’
fundraising vision and ambitions for the future. The successful
candidate will display a record of leadership and accomplishment in
the field of institutional advancement with a proven track record
of fundraising success, especially with campaign planning and major
gift solicitations. The successful candidate will be able to
document successful solicitation of numerous major and principal
gifts and present a history of building an advancement program and
fund-raising performance. Exemplary interpersonal skills are
essential, as is the ability to solicit and cultivate donors.
Strong organizational, supervisory, and leadership capabilities are
required.

The successful candidate will be a visible representative for
Lourdes, both on and off campus and will work closely with the
President to develop a strong external presence for Lourdes
University in both the community of Toledo and the region of
Northwest Ohio. The Vice President of Institutional Advancement
will also provide strategic direction, vision, and management of
the University’s overall institutional advancement efforts,
including annual and major gift fundraising, capital campaigns,
community relations, and alumni relations and will co-direct the
University’s Department of Marketing and Communications with the
Vice President for Enrollment Management.

A master’s degree, senior level professional fundraising
experience in higher education and an articulated appreciation for
Lourdes’ Catholic, Franciscan mission is highly desired.

Interested candidates should submit resumes, letters of interest
and completed applications through the Lourdes University Human
Resources Department Application Portal –
recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/2103807. Review of
materials will begin immediately and continue until a qualified
candidate has been selected.

All inquiries regarding the VP for Institutional Advancement
Search should be directed to Ms.Colleen Sullivan, Director of Human
Resources at csullivan@lourdes.edu.