Vice President/Senior Institutional Advanceme

Livingstone College•Salisbury, NC

About The Position

Livingstone College seeks a seasoned and results-driven Vice President/Senior Institutional Advancement Officer to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the College’s comprehensive fundraising and development programs. This senior-level role is responsible for advancing philanthropic support through annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations , and the effective use of donor data and CRM systems. The successful candidate will bring 8–10+ years of progressive advancement experience , a strong record of fundraising success, and the leadership capacity to strengthen donor engagement, institutional partnerships, and long-term philanthropic sustainability in alignment with Livingstone College’s mission and strategic priorities.

Requirements

Minimum 8–10+ years of progressive advancement or fundraising leadership experience with documented, measurable fundraising results.
Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure gifts and leading multi-channel fundraising programs.
Proven experience developing and managing annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and corporate/foundation fundraising initiatives.
Strong experience with donor databases and CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce for Nonprofits, or equivalent), including reporting and data-driven decision-making.
Successful experience leading and managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
High level of integrity, judgment, and professionalism in handling sensitive donor and institutional information.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) credential.
Experience in higher education , nonprofit, or faith-based institutional advancement.
Familiarity with capital campaigns and comprehensive fundraising initiatives.
Experience working closely with Boards of Trustees and senior executive leadership.
Strategic and results-oriented leadership approach.
Strong relationship builder with the ability to engage senior executives, trustees, alumni, and external partners.
Data-informed decision-maker with comfort using metrics to demonstrate impact.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive institutional advancement strategy aligned with College priorities, strategic plans, and campaign objectives.
Establish annual fundraising goals, operating plans, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust strategies to ensure performance targets are met.
Provide regular, data-informed reports and analysis to senior leadership and governing bodies.
Plan, execute, and optimize annual fund programs, including direct mail, digital giving, donor appeals, and stewardship initiatives.
Support phonathon and emerging donor engagement strategies, as applicable.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.
Manage a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, with responsibility for closing significant gifts.
Partner with senior leadership, Board members, and key stakeholders in solicitation efforts.
Develop and grow a planned giving pipeline, promoting legacy and deferred giving opportunities.
Coordinate planned gifts with donors, legal counsel, and financial advisors in accordance with college policy.
Research, cultivate, and secure corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and strategic philanthropic partnerships.
Oversee proposal development, submission, reporting, and stewardship for institutional funders.
Provide strategic oversight of donor database and CRM systems, ensuring data integrity, effective segmentation, accurate reporting, and alignment with fundraising strategy.
Leverage data to inform prospect research, moves management, pipeline development, and campaign planning.
Build, lead, and support a high-performing advancement team; hire, train, mentor, set performance objectives, and conduct evaluations.
Foster collaboration across departments, including Finance, Alumni Relations, Communications, and Academic and Student Affairs.
Engage faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers, and external partners in cultivation and stewardship activities.
Design and implement donor stewardship and recognition programs that strengthen retention and lifetime donor value.
Ensure compliance with college gift acceptance policies, donor gift agreements, ethical fundraising standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all donor interactions.
Additional Duties as Assigned.