Coe College · 1 month ago
Vice President for Advancement
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCoe College seeks a dynamic and driven Vice President for Advancement, serving as the chief advancement officer and a key member of the President’s senior leadership team. This role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive advancement strategy that strengthens constituent engagement and enhances fundraising outcomes.
EducationHigher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the college’s overall fundraising strategy in alignment with budgetary plans and the strategic plan, including annual giving, planned gifts, and capital campaigns
Build and develop a high-performing advancement team that makes meaningful, lasting contributions to Coe’s mission and goals
Manage a personal portfolio of prospects, actively engaging in cultivation, solicitation, gift closure, and stewardship
Partner with the President to advance major priorities, including prospect engagement, research, and strategic planning
Collaborate with Board members and key volunteers to support advancement activities, including prospect engagement and strategy development
Serve as an active member of the senior leadership team, maintaining strong relationships with the President and Board of Trustees. Coordinate and direct the Trusteeship and Advancement committees
Foster collaborative relationships with vice presidents, faculty, and staff leadership to advance institutional priorities
Provide strategic leadership for alumni relations and parent giving programs to strengthen engagement and support for the college
Ensure effective planning and execution of major college events, including Homecoming and other advancement-related activities on and off campus
Establish and maintain policies for advancement data management, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Develop and implement multichannel communication strategies to advance fundraising and engagement goals
Collaborate with the C3: Creativity, Careers, Community Center to support high-impact programming and advance strategies that foster connections between alumni, community members, students, and the college
Serve as an advocate for Coe in the broader community, building relationships with local leaders, businesses, and organizations to strengthen ties between Coe and the region
Provide leadership for Advancement Services, ensuring CRM systems and related tools deliver accurate, actionable data to support fundraising and engagement efforts
Qualification
Required
Baccalaureate degree required
10 years of demonstrated success leading advancement operation, preferably in the higher education arena or comparable experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Coe College policy
Excellent communication skills; the ability to collaborate with colleagues on campus and a diverse array of stakeholders off campus; a sound understanding of liberal arts colleges, particularly residential
Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, and administration
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of a residential, liberal arts college with an understanding of trends and issues in the field of higher education
Exemplary interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to affect favorable sophisticated volunteers and donors
Dedication to the educational mission of a private, residential liberal arts college
Ability to maintain positive relationships in a collaborative and diverse team atmosphere
Commitment to excellent customer and/or student service
Demonstrated ethical and responsible decision making
Consistent attendance and accountability necessary to meet position objectives
Preferred
master's or professional degree preferred
Company
Coe College
Coe College is a coeducational liberal arts institution.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.99MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyNASANational Science Foundation
2025-12-10Grant· $1.3M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.23M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.46M
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