University of Findlay
Vice President of Advancement
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The University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio seeks a knowledgeable, creative and energetic development leader to serve as its next Vice President of Advancement (VPA).
Established in 1882, The University of Findlay is the largest and most diverse private educational institution in northwest Ohio. It enrolls more than 3,900 students, with 2,900 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. Its distinctive and renowned programs include equestrian studies, pre-veterinary medicine, nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant, as well as environmental, safety and occupational health management.
Findlay's next VPA will join an institution with impressive momentum, an innovative spirit, and an aspirational culture. Findlay is poised to continue its forward movement and to broadcast aggressively its dynamic profile as a comprehensive private university.
Position Summary: As the chief advancement officer for the University, the VPA reports directly to President Katherine Rowe Fell, works closely with the Board of Trustees, serves as a key member of the President's Cabinet, and is responsible for leading a comprehensive advancement program. The VPA provides direction for all advancement initiatives, including major gifts, annual giving, alumni and parent relations, planned giving, Web and multimedia, public information, and grants from corporate, government and foundation sponsors.
To date, the University has raised over $22 million toward its current $40 million “Give Voice to Your Values” campaign. The next VPA will lead the institution through to the successful conclusion of this campaign, while also engineering an ambitious strategic plan for the campaign to follow.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have proven leadership experience in strengthening development programs, planning and managing comprehensive campaigns, cultivating major donors, expanding donor bases, extending outreach programs, and enhancing advancement-related technology and communications. Desired attributes include advanced management expertise, superb interpersonal and communication skills and integrity of the highest order. Significant and relevant experience in an educational or nonprofit institution is preferred.
Search Process: Applications should include a letter of interest that addresses directly the agenda for leadership outlined in the search prospectus (available at www.academic-search.com), a curriculum vitae or résumé and an annotated list of three references (noting the relationship to the candidate and including contact information), none of whom will be contacted without the formal permission of the candidate. The University's Board of Trustees chair, Dr. C. Richard Beckett, serves as chair of the search committee. Nominations and expressions of interest will be treated in full confidence and should be directed to FindlayVPA@academic-search.com.
It is anticipated that the new VPA will begin responsibilities on or about Jan. 1, 2012.
The search is being assisted by:
Ms. Julie E. Tea
Senior Consultant
Academic Search, Inc.
(804) 550-2110
It is the policy of The University of Findlay to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 Date Posted: June 2011
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