Vice President of Philanthropy and Engagement

Vice President of
Philanthropy and Engagement

Hope College

Bryant Group is partnering with Hope College to recruit a Vice
President of Philanthropy and Engagement.

The Opportunity

Hope College is seeking an innovative and collaborative
fundraising leader to assume the role of Vice President of
Philanthropy and Engagement.

Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the
President’s Cabinet and the senior leadership team, the Vice
President of Philanthropy and Engagement provides leadership and
direction for a staff of 40 members in the areas of philanthropy,
alumni and family engagement and philanthropy services. The Vice
President will develop strong relationships with faculty and staff
to understand program needs and coordinate and prioritize requests
to potential donors, as well as oversee and manage the budget for
the philanthropy division. The Vice President will serve as a
thought partner and fundraising strategist for a new vision called
Hope Forward, a first-of-its-kind initiative to fully fund tuition
for every Hope student through a unique “pay-it-forward”
approach.

Essential Functions Include (but are not limited
to):

• Oversee and direct all fundraising activity for Hope College;
  provide and implement a strategic plan that increases philanthropic
  giving to, and alumni involvement with the College.
• Provide visionary and strategic leadership that allows all
  members of the philanthropy team to understand their roles and
  contribute ideas to achieve individual and team goals.
• Advise the President and Board of Trustees on best practices
  related to donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitations;
  together, cast the vision and mission of the college into
  fundraising priorities.
• Build meaningful relationships with the senior administration
  and faculty in order to learn about fundraising priorities and
  enlist their support in all fundraising activities.
• Advise and prepare the President to cultivate major gift
  donors.
• Establish and solicit a personal portfolio of prospective
  donors.
• Represent Hope College at community and college-sponsored
  events.
• Perform those duties and responsibilities as may be requested
  by the President.

Position Qualifications

• An enthusiastic commitment and ability to articulate the
  mission of Hope College as a Christian liberal arts college.
• A Christ-centered leader who personally lives out a strong
  commitment to the Christian faith, leads others by following Jesus
  and prioritizes his/her own spiritual formation and respects that
  of others. S/he is an active member of a Christian faith
  community.
• A minimum of ten years of successful major and principal gift
  fundraising experience in a leadership position is required and
  familiarity with Hope College and its constituency preferred.
• A proven ability to create a collaborative environment and lead
  a professional team in accomplishing goals.
• A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective
  working relationships with a broad spectrum of people, including
  faculty, staff, volunteers, donors, prospects and College
  leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is
  preferred.

About Hope College

As part of the Holland, Michigan community for more than 150
years, Hope College has grown to more than 3,200 students on campus
today. Their commitment to their Christian heritage (founded in
partnership with the Reformed Church in America) points to the
deepest engagement in academics and in life. This rare combination
of deep roots and rigorous preparation for the world of tomorrow
equips Hope students to go into the world and make an impact in
their communities.

Location

Nestled in the heart of Holland, Michigan, Hope College’s
120-acre campus is surrounded by the picturesque shores of Lake
Michigan and Lake Macatawa. This vibrant city of 35,000 residents,
enriched by a diverse and ever-growing population, features sandy
beaches, extensive hiking and biking trails and a historic downtown
with charming Victorian-era buildings housing eclectic shops,
boutiques, restaurants and craft-brew pubs. Hosting popular
festivals such as Tulip Time and Latin American United for Progress
(LAUP) Fiesta, Holland is a bustling hub that draws tourists
year-round, offering a unique blend of cultural events, top-notch
education and convenient access to major population centers like
Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City.

Application Procedure

To be considered for the Vice President of Philanthropy and
Engagement opportunity at Hope College, please submit your letter
of interest and qualifications for this position in confidence
to:

KatyBelle Edwards

Talent Associate, BRYANT GROUP

[email protected]

Priority will be given to candidate materials received by February
12, 2024.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of
all persons as bearers of God’s image. It is Hope College policy
not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family
status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy,
race, religion, sex or weight, except in the event of a bona fide
occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity
employer.