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

About Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a Christian liberal arts institution established by Phineas Bresee, primary founder of the Church of the Nazarene. Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), PLNU is an NCAA DII school with 11 athletics teams and a Christ centered community committed to whole person education. As a Christian liberal arts university, PLNU is committed to shaping students’ academic, personal, and spiritual growth. The mission at PLNU isn’t simply to prepare students for a career after they graduate — though that’s part of it — but to shape them into thoughtful, service-minded, and engaged members of their communities and world. In short, PLNU is committed to helping students become who they are fully called to be.

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