Nov 26th, 2024
University of Rhode Island
Chief Executive Officer, University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement and Vice President for Advancement
( Rhode Island | On-site )
Job Description
Position salary range: $400,000 to $425,000
Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the University of Rhode Island in the search for a Chief Executive Officer, University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement and Vice President for Advancement.
Reporting to the University President in close partnership with the executive committee of the URIFAE Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President for Advancement will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the University of Rhode Island through the leadership role of the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement (URIFAE). With a commitment to facilitating alignment among key stakeholders — including the University president, trustees, provost, deans, senior administrators, staff, and the URIFAE Board of Directors — the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will ensure coordinated efforts across schools, enhance engagement with prospects, and streamline communication regarding development and alumni activities. The Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will elevate the engagement of alumni toward a more strategic approach through events, programming, and communication.
Serving as a strategic partner to the University President and other key stakeholders, the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will cultivate transformational gifts and build upon the work of a corporate and foundation relations program, while also maintaining and expanding donor relationships and articulating the case for support to donors, alumni, prospects, and colleagues across the University. The Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will foster a diverse and motivated team, implementing leading-edge practices that fuel the University's aspirations; benchmark development programs against best-in-class institutions; and ensure that all efforts yield a substantial return on investment in terms of funding and alumni engagement. The Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will raise the profile of the University by engaging and inspiring the entire community as an active participant — both within the University and externally — in ways that reflect the collaborative and collegial culture of the University.
The Chief Executive Officer, University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement and Vice President for Advancement will have a history of success as a proven leader with expertise and experience leading complex and sophisticated fundraising efforts. The University of Rhode Island will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the University and the Foundation, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the missions of the University of Rhode Island and the University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $400,000 to $425,000 annually.
The University of Rhode Island is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver at michaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
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