Job Description
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) About the Company University connected organization managing donations Industry Higher Education Type Non Profit Founded 1791 Employees 51-200 Categories Education About the Role The Company is in search of a President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to serve as a strategic partner and visionary leader. The successful candidate will be responsible for cultivating transformational gifts, maintaining and expanding donor relationships, and articulating the case for support to various stakeholders. This role involves fostering a highly productive and diverse team, implementing leading-edge practices, and ensuring that all efforts yield a substantial return on investment. The CEO will also be instrumental in raising the profile of the institution and engaging the community in a manner that reflects a collaborative and collegial culture. The ideal CEO for the company will be a collaborative, visionary, and strategic leader with a proven track record in fundraising and alumni relations. They should be a strategist and storyteller, capable of inspiring confidence, and building authentic relationships. The role requires a leader who can energize teams, listen deeply, and craft bold, focused strategies. The candidate should be adept at benchmarking development programs, streamlining communication, and stewardship, and be committed to the values of direct communication, achievement, laughter, and kindness. A strong educational background and experience in a similar role, preferably in an academic or research institution, are essential. Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions CEO/President