Vice President of Advancement
St. Norbert College
De Pere, WI
Anticipated Start Date: February 25
Description
St. Norbert College seeks a dynamic and proven advancement leader to build upon SNC’s recent fundraising success and shape its next chapter as Vice President of Advancement (VPA). Successful candidates will enthusiastically support St. Norbert Colleges’ Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values, as well as embrace its unique mission as a compelling opportunity to elevate and amplify SNC through increased support.
The VPA will report to President Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D., who has a distinguished career in academia, a wealth of experience, a proven track record of success, and a demonstrated ability to guide institutions through challenging economic times, implementing strategies that not only overcome obstacles but also achieve long-term growth and prosperity. As the President’s lead partner in strengthening the College’s advancement efforts, the VPA will also serve on the President’s Cabinet and as a member of key institutional committees. Close collaboration with the President’s Advisory Committee, the Alumni Board, and the campus community will be essential. The Vice President of Advancement will benefit from the support of an active and engaged Board of Trustees (30 members), as well as a talented and innovative team comprised of four direct reports and 16 total staff.
The Advancement team currently includes 14 dedicated team members and four open positions. The VPA will have the opportunity to leverage the expertise and institutional knowledge of the existing team and rethink, recruit, and hire new staff. This role requires a seasoned fundraising professional with a demonstrated track record as a major and/or principal gift fundraiser. The VPA will also have deep experience as a leader and manager of people, projects, and budgets. Comprehensive campaign experience is necessary, as are superior communication and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities
The VPA will oversee all fundraising, alumni, and donor stewardship programs to ensure alignment with the College’s mission and strategic vision. They will be responsible for leading all advancement programs, including:
The St. Norbert Fund
Major Giving
Capital Campaigns
Endowment and Planned Giving
Alumni and Constituent Engagement
Corporate and Foundation Relations
Key areas of responsibility include:
Strategic Leadership and Fundraising Execution
Develop and execute a multi-year, long-term advancement strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
Lead campaign planning and execution to ensure fundraising targets are met.
Maintain a dynamic portfolio of major and principal gift donors and secure transformational philanthropic investments.
Partner with the President, the Board, and Senior leaders to enhance philanthropic engagement.
Operational and Team Leadership
Oversee staff development, team performance, and resource allocation, including developing annual plans and budgets.
Establish KPIs to track fundraising success and donor impact.
Implement efficient fundraising operations, data management, and stewardship programs.
Alumni and Constituent Engagement
Expand alumni engagement programs to foster lifelong relationships.
Leverage the alumni network for mentorship, career development, and institutional support.
Maintain strong relationships with faculty, coaches, and campus departments and continue to build a culture of philanthropy.
External Relations and Institutional Representation
Represent SNC at national, regional, and community events.
Develop compelling advancement messaging in partnership with the Office of Marketing & Communications.
Cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners, and civic leaders.
Requirements
At least 10 years of experience in progressively responsible positions in advancement, preferably in higher education
Demonstrated experience in all areas of fundraising
Strong oral and written communication skills
Management skills, in particular, goal setting, staff supervision, budgeting, and evaluation
Ability to develop, cultivate, and maintain purposeful relationships
A successful record of fundraising and cultivating donors
Experience working with and/or leading volunteers, including foundation, campaign, and alumni boards
Bachelor’s degree
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
The salary for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The College recruits a diverse, mission-focused workforce by providing competitive pay and attractive benefits. St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts college, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal development.
As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students, faculty, and staff. At SNC, the commitment to communio—the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one—is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth, and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
How to Apply for this Job
To express interest, please submit your cover letter, resume, and references in confidence:
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About the Organization
Founded in 1898 and recognized as one of the most highly regarded Catholic liberal arts colleges in the country, St. Norbert College (SNC) is the world’s only Norbertine college. Its idyllic campus sits along a bend of the Fox River in De Pere, WI (a suburb of Green Bay). At the center of a St. Norbert education are three core traditions: Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts. First, as a Catholic college, SNC is guided by the rich Catholic Intellectual Tradition developed over centuries, as well as Catholic Social Teaching that establishes principles for human engagement in the world of relationships and service to, for, and among others.
The Catholic tradition furthermore calls the institution to uphold the sacred dignity of all persons, seek truth through an ongoing dialogue among faith, reason, and culture, and utilize knowledge to promote a Gospel vision of justice. Secondly, the Norbertine identity of the College revolves around four pillars of Norbertine spirituality: actio or action, contemplatio or contemplation, stabilitas or stability, and communio or communion. The values of action and stability call the institution to respond to and serve the needs of both the local and global communities, while the College practices contemplation by praying and reflecting communally and individually, welcoming all to participate, and seeking peace and reconciliation in the spirit of St. Norbert.
The College embraces the aspirational ideal of communio, a community united as one on the way to God. In practice, communio is experienced as a deep sense of community that supports an educational environment fostering intellectual, spiritual, social, and personal development, both inside and outside the classroom. Communio challenges the entire campus community to engage in open dialogue, consultation, and collaboration and urges all members to show respect, mutual esteem, trust, sincerity, faith, and responsibility.
Finally, the liberal arts tradition calls the institution to: dialogue with diverse cultures, perspectives, and beliefs; cultivate a love of lifelong learning inspired by excellent teaching; think critically as responsible members of society; and integrate knowledge across the disciplines (i.e., arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences). SNC promotes the development of the whole person by cultivating practices of study, reflection, prayer, wellness, play, and action. St. Norbert College’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its national recognition.
According to the most recent U.S. News and World Report, SNC ranks 90th among all national liberal arts colleges, and it is among both the top 40 colleges for social mobility and the top 70 best-value colleges. The College is known for its:
integration of Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts traditions throughout campus academic excellence
engaged students, talented faculty, and dedicated staff
high-impact educational practices (i.e., research, service, and leadership opportunities)
robust college-to-career planning and pathways
winning athletic tradition
vibrant partnerships
the success of its graduates With approximately 1,600 students currently, SNC has successfully recruited incoming classes that are more diverse and academically talented each year.
The College continues to build on its strong foundation of excellence, while responding to 21st century student needs. Like many higher-education institutions, SNC has recently completed a comprehensive right-sizing initiative to ensure that its legacy is preserved.
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