Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Carroll College, located
in Helena, Montana, seeks a Vice President for Institutional
Advancement (VPIA) to lead the college philanthropic team and a
capital campaign. Carroll College is a Catholic, diocesan, liberal
arts college that provides a learning and living environment where
faith, reason, and free inquiry aid the search for truth in order
to cultivate enlightenment, a professional calling, spiritual
inquiry, and a commitment to the common good.

Reporting to the President of Carroll College, the VPIA plays a
leading role in the planning and successful execution of capital
campaigns in addition to providing and implementing a strategic
plan that increases major gifts and overall philanthropic giving to
the College. The VPIA leads the Office of Institutional Advancement
(OIA) team in the areas of prospect research, stewardship, database
management, office manager and an administrative assistant. The
VPIA advises and supports the College President and members of the
Board of Trustees in the identification, cultivation, and
solicitation of major gifts. The VPIA builds effective
relationships with a diverse group of internal and external
constituents and builds relationships working as a thought partner
with the President, and in partnership with the College’s
leadership team.

A bachelor’s degree in business management or related field is
required, and a master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of eight
(8) years of fundraising experience in higher education or a
similar environment, with experience in a fundraising leadership
position preferred. Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead a
team. Strong verbal and written communications skills as well as
effective interpersonal skills to develop collaborative working
relationships. Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and
establish goals. In depth experience with major gifts management,
alumni engagement and donor relations, fundraising, database
services, communications, and marketing in higher education is
preferred. A track record of active participation and leadership in
a successful capital campaign is preferred.

For more information, please click the following link to review the
detailed job announcement which contains a link to the job
description: Vice President
for Institutional Advancement.

Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in
confidence to Gonser Gerber Search at [email protected]. To
apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three (3)
professional references. References will not be contacted until
later in the search process. Diverse and traditionally
underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.