Vice President for Advancement
Roanoke College - Salem, VA
Roanoke College seeks a Vice President for Advancement to champion Roanoke College’s mission, reach, and impact through the creation and implementation of a visionary and comprehensive advancement strategic plan. As the College’s chief advancement officer, the Vice President will serve as a pivotal institutional change agent and strategic partner for the President and other senior leaders, writing the next chapter in Roanoke’s nearly 200-year-old history—a story of a 21st century small college on the move. The Vice President will build and foster a campus-wide culture of philanthropy, broaden and diversify the College’s donor community and partnerships, grow alumni and family participation and giving, lead capital campaigns, and secure major gifts. The Vice President will advance the President’s vision and the College’s strategic priorities, articulating a clear, compelling, and unique value proposition to current and prospective donors, alumni and families, industry and regional partners, and other friends of the College. The Vice President will work closely with the Vice President for Marketing and Communications to create a comprehensive and data-driven strategy for internal and external advancement communications, including branding and content strategy, audience segmentation, multi-channel communication, media relations, and assessment. The Vice President will lead a talented team of fundraisers, donor relations, community engagement, and family and alumni relations professionals, fostering collaboration and engaging with external consultants to support strategic needs.
For nearly 200 years, Roanoke College has championed its students’ potential and provided transformational educational experiences. An independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is much more than a place to start a career—it is a place to explore what matters, learn where to fit in the world, and design a life with meaning and purpose. Set on 80 acres surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke College is the second oldest Lutheran-related college in America. Its nearly 2,000 students can choose from 97 areas of study and enjoy the benefits of small class sizes. With 23 Division III athletics programs and more than 140 clubs and student organizations, there is something for everyone at Roanoke College. The more than 18,000 alumni across the nation, and the globe, ensure a strong network of support beyond the campus.
Roanoke College is dedicated to improving the quality of life for students of multicultural backgrounds and, through a more welcoming and comforting environment, helping them excel academically and socially. Through diverse educational, cultural, and social programs, Roanoke College is building a more diverse community of students. The promise of the Roanoke Difference has always been dependent on Roanoke College’s ability to embrace diversity and inclusivity.
"Above all else, I am looking for a colleague who believes this: that when a single student finds a calling, becomes compelled by the cause of justice, learns to care for humanity, discovers a talent, hones a skill, or finds the courage to speak up for a value, the world stretches. Potential becomes reality. We all grow larger. I cannot think of a better way to spend a life." — Frank Shushok, Jr., Ph.D., President
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
For nearly 200 years, Roanoke College has championed its students’ potential and provided transformational educational experiences. An independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is much more than a place to start a career—it is a place to explore what matters, learn where to fit in the world, and design a life with meaning and purpose. Set on 80 acres surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke College is the second oldest Lutheran-related college in America. Its nearly 2,000 students can choose from 97 areas of study and enjoy the benefits of small class sizes. With 23 Division III athletics programs and more than 140 clubs and student organizations, there is something for everyone at Roanoke College. The more than 18,000 alumni across the nation, and the globe, ensure a strong network of support beyond the campus.
Roanoke College is dedicated to improving the quality of life for students of multicultural backgrounds and, through a more welcoming and comforting environment, helping them excel academically and socially. Through diverse educational, cultural, and social programs, Roanoke College is building a more diverse community of students. The promise of the Roanoke Difference has always been dependent on Roanoke College’s ability to embrace diversity and inclusivity.
"Above all else, I am looking for a colleague who believes this: that when a single student finds a calling, becomes compelled by the cause of justice, learns to care for humanity, discovers a talent, hones a skill, or finds the courage to speak up for a value, the world stretches. Potential becomes reality. We all grow larger. I cannot think of a better way to spend a life." — Frank Shushok, Jr., Ph.D., President
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.