Vice President of Advancement and Community Impact

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The Vice President of Advancement and Community Impact serves as a strategic partner and visionary leader, responsible for cultivating meaningful relationships, securing substantial new financial resources, and building an infrastructure that demonstrates and expands the transformational impact of Herzing University. This individual will lead the build-out of the Advancement department while also developing and implementing a cohesive, University-wide community impact strategy that advances institutional goals, enhances regional engagement, and demonstrates Herzing's commitment to social and economic mobility.

This role will elevate both philanthropic growth and public awareness by aligning fundraising strategy with a compelling case for how Herzing supports individuals, families, and communities through workforce development, education access, and inclusive partnerships. The Vice President of Advancement and Community Impact will lead storytelling and visibility efforts, partner with stakeholders across departments and regions, and ensure data-informed decision-making that supports grants and donor engagement.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree is required; a graduate degree is preferred.
• Seven to ten years of leadership experience in advancement, including ongoing interaction with boards and/or advisory boards, preferably in higher education or organizations of similar complexity.
• Proven track record of achieving institutional fundraising goals and a personal history of fundraising success at the major and principal gift level.
• Experience leveraging fundraising technology platforms such as Salesforce strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $123,250 to $166,750.
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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Impact Leadership

• Build the case for support by articulating the University's community impact-how we invest in student success, how we give back through volunteerism, and how we strengthen communities through workforce development, upward mobility, and improved economic outcomes.
• Develop and lead a University-wide community impact strategy that aligns institutional goals and regional workforce needs.
• Create a comprehensive framework to capture and report on key outcomes such as student metrics, graduate success, workforce alignment, and local economic impact, using both data and compelling narratives.
• Identify, assess and prioritize philanthropic community partnerships that offer the greatest mutual benefit to the University and its communities; develop criteria for engagement and clear rationale for partnership selection.
• Partner with institutional leaders and functional areas to embed community impact objectives across the University.
• Support and enhance the University's ability to secure grant funding by identifying relevant sources, defining our value proposition, and sharing our community impact.
• Work with leadership and community partners to develop and publish impact reports and case studies that illustrate how the University meets community and workforce needs.
• Position the University as a vital community asset through partnerships, storytelling, and strategic communications that build visibility, trust, and engagement across key regions.
• Align community impact efforts with fundraising strategy to demonstrate return on investment to current and prospective donors.
• Define and recommend a framework for institutional board participation, advising University leaders on which boards or coalitions to join based on strategic alignment and impact potential.
• Represent the University externally in coalitions, boards, and civic partnerships that elevate community presence and brand reputation.

Advancement Strategy and Execution

• Build and execute a comprehensive advancement plan, including principal, major, leadership, annual, and planned gift strategies for all constituencies (alumni, parents, businesses, foundations, and friends).
• Serve as a close advisor to the President and Board on matters related to fundraising, philanthropy, and institutional positioning.
• Lead all aspects of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts while maintaining a dynamic portfolio of major donors.
• Develop and implement donor engagement strategies that tie giving directly to impact outcomes and stories.
• Create structures, systems, tools and policies to support best practices in fundraising operations, donor tracking, and stewardship.
• Oversee Advancement communications, donor events, alumni engagement, and other visibility efforts.
• Create and implement fundraising initiatives and strategies; Provide leadership in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding university donors, prospects, and key partners.
• Maintain a dynamic portfolio of major gift prospects in all phases of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Leverage available technology (Salesforce) to build effective fundraising campaigns.
• Work with University leadership to understand programs and funding priorities and identify major donors, corporations, foundations and community groups as part of an overall development plan; empower and train leaders to competently pursue gift opportunities and cultivate relationships.
• In collaboration with other departments, assign program and solicitation responsibilities and establish the relevant performance standards to which each will be held accountable.
• Set and achieve annual goals and lead participation and follow through on all types of fundraising calls and activities.
• Build brand and community engagement through strategic partnerships in our markets.
• Attend meetings, events, programs, and other gatherings to represent the institution to prospects, donors, friends, alumni, etc.
• Develop and provide annual contributed revenue and activity projections as well as and manage an annual budget.
• Participate in strategic discussions and develop programs to strengthen the financial resources of Herzing.
• Recruit, onboard, and lead a high-performing team of advancement professionals
• Collaborate with internal partners and regional leaders to align advancement and community engagement goals.
• Travel across regions to represent the University, maintain donor relationships, and build partnerships.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.
• Travel throughout the region (and to Herzing Headquarters located in Milwaukee, WI) required approximately 30% of the time. Travel could be more or less at times depending on business needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.