Vice President for University Advancement

Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California, seeks a Vice President for University Advancement. The VPUA is the Chief Advancement Officer, responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive strategy that enhances constituent engagement and drives fundraising outcomes. This includes overseeing all fundraising, donor relations, and alumni engagement to support the university's Christian mission and long-term goals. The Vice President reports to the President and is a member of the Administrative Cabinet.

Responsibilities include leading the development and execution of strategies that align with the university's mission, vision, and priorities, managing a high-impact portfolio of major and planned giving prospects, cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals to secure transformative gifts, increasing fundraising through comprehensive campaigns, major gifts, capital support, annual giving, special events, planned giving, grants, corporate support, and alumni giving.

The VPUA will also serve as a member of the PLNU Foundation Board, collaborating with the Foundation President, CFO and Foundation Board to advance the work of the PLNU Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications include demonstrated Christian practice, service, and personal commitment expressed through corporate worship, individual practice, and lifestyle, extensive senior-level experience in advancement, with a strong track record in higher education or nonprofit fundraising. Post-baccalaureate degree preferred; equivalent experience in a senior advancement role will be considered.

For a detailed job description, please refer to this job prospectus:

https://www.gonsergerber.com/wp-content/uploads/VP-of-Advancement-Search-Prospectus-2024-Final.pdf 

Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to: Gonser Gerber Search, c/o Gonser Gerber LLP, 1776 Legacy Circle, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563; search@gonsergerber.com. To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted until later in the search process. Diverse and traditionally underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.