Vice President of Advancement

Northwestern College is seeking a vice president for advancement
to replace a retiring VPA who has had a successful 15-year tenure.
This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the
president. We seek a dynamic leader who will serve as a valued
member of the president’s cabinet and a person who can build a
close connection to the president to continue the strong momentum
of advancing the college’s strategic initiatives. He/she will be a
team builder and strategic thinker who inspires trustees, faculty,
staff, alumni, parents, friends and other stakeholders to advance
the mission of the college through their involvement and
investment. The vice president is the chief advancement officer of
the college and will make personal donor visits his/her top
priority.

 

The successful candidate should possess:

• Evidence of an authentic Christian faith
• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
• Five to 10 years of successful experience in fundraising and
  other management at a senior level
• Capacity to form and articulate vision and strategic direction
  for advancement initiatives to further the college’s vision and
  mission
• Strong desire and willingness to travel in conjunction with
  donor cultivation and solicitation
• Demonstrated ability to manage and garner support for annual
  giving, scholarships, planned giving, corporate/foundation
  relations and major gift fundraising activities
• A solid record in personally closing major gifts and experience
  with comprehensive campaigns
• Ability to select, train, supervise, inspire and lead an
  experienced professional advancement team
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and peers
  within the college leadership and with trustees and external
  partners at the individual and organizational level
• Demonstrated skill to work as a member of a senior management
  team with strong capabilities in planning, organizing and
  managing
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with campus
  leaders, admissions, facilities, food service, the president’s
  office and other departments
• Familiarity with advancement software systems and programs
• Experience providing development and oversight of an
  advancement budget, assisting in allocating funds and spending on
  items such as salaries, travel, events and stewardship all while
  remaining within budget
• Personal qualities associated with successful senior leaders,
  including integrity, excellent oral and written communication
  skills, sound judgment, initiative and a positive attitude.

 

The successful candidate will support the college’s mission
(www.nwciowa.edu/mission)
and identity as expressed in our Vision for Learning (www.nwciowa.edu/vision),
Vision for Diversity (www.nwciowa.edu/vision4diversity)
and Statement of Christian Identity (www.nwciowa.edu/Christian-identity).
Northwestern identifies as Reformed in commitment, evangelical in
engagement and ecumenical in spirit.  We view these Christian
theological perspectives as complementary and draw from the
strengths of each perspective in fulfilling our
mission. 

Northwestern College seeks to more fully reflect the
cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty,
staff, administration and students. Women and candidates from
historically underrepresented groups are enthusiastically
encouraged to apply.

Applications will be received until the position is filled.
Review of applications will begin March 11.
To apply, send letter of application, resume
and Northwestern College application form
to:

Human Resources   •
  Northwestern College

101 7th St. SW  •  Orange
City, IA 51041

Phone:  712-707-7223

Apply online at www.nwciowa.edu/employment
then

send cover letter and resume
to mindy.stichka@nwciowa.edu