Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Empire State University Foundation

10 hours ago


Saratoga Springs, New York, United States Empire State University SUNY Full time
Transformative Leadership Opportunity at Empire State University

SUNY Empire seeks a visionary and experienced leader to propel the institution's fundraising, development, alumni engagement, and community relations to new heights. As Vice President for Advancement, you will play a critical role in elevating the university's profile, driving revenue diversification, and fostering a culture of philanthropy and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the institution's chief fundraising officer and strategist, developing and implementing a comprehensive advancement plan aligned with SUNY Empire's strategic priorities.
  • Lead a team of experienced advancement and alumni relations professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the success of fundraising, development, and alumni engagement initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, alumni, and community leaders, cultivating a culture of philanthropy and community engagement.
  • Develop and implement innovative fundraising and engagement strategies, leveraging technology and data-driven approaches to drive success.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and shared governance partners to advance the institution's mission and strategic priorities.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • At least eight years of progressive experience in advancement, fundraising, or alumni leadership, including budget oversight and management.
  • Demonstrated record of personal fundraising success with major gifts.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams to set and achieve fundraising goals in alignment with institutional strategic priorities.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Demonstrated success in higher education or a sector with similarities to higher education in identifying and implementing innovative fundraising and engagement practices.
  • Proven proficiency in leveraging technology to drive successful fundraising and alumni engagement campaigns.
About SUNY Empire:

SUNY Empire is a public institution of higher learning in New York, committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We are dedicated to providing a high-quality education, promoting student success, and driving economic growth and development in the state.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone who would enrich the diversity of our university.



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