Vice President, Advancement
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Vice President, Advancement
About the Role
Greater Ottawa, Canada Area (Headquarter location)
The Company is seeking a Vice-President, Advancement to take on an inaugural leadership role with a focus on driving growth, bold ideas, and meaningful impact. The successful candidate will serve as the chief advancement executive, overseeing fundraising, alumni relations, donor engagement, advancement communications, and external relationship-building. This role is pivotal in strengthening the culture of philanthropy and engagement, and the Vice-President will work closely with the President, Board of Governors, Deans, academic leaders, and various stakeholders to advance the institution's academic, research, and student success priorities. The ideal candidate will be a respected advancement leader with a proven track record in securing major and transformational gifts, leading comprehensive fundraising campaigns, and building high-performing teams. Exceptional relationship-building abilities, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and community engagement are essential. Candidates for the Vice-President, Advancement position at the company should be strategic and innovative thinkers with outstanding communication skills and the ability to inspire confidence across diverse stakeholder groups. Experience in higher education or similarly complex mission-driven environments is an asset. The role requires a leader who can contribute to university-wide strategy, decision-making, and serve as a trusted advisor on external engagement and long-term institutional sustainability. The Vice-President will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive advancement strategy that deepens alumni engagement, expands philanthropic support, and strengthens institutional partnerships. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and connected community that is dedicated to creating lasting positive change for its communities, the country, and the world.
Functions:
- Education/Academic Administration
About the Company
Award-winning public university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Age
employees
1001-5000
Funding
<$1m
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