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Vice President of Institutional Advancement
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St. Catherine University
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Student - Social Media Intern – Institutional Advancement Marketing & Communications
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Utah Valley University
Student - Social Media Intern – Institutional Advancement Marketing & Communications
Orem, Utah
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Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
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College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Saint Joseph, Minnesota
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Director of Development - Office of Institutional Advancement
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Director of Development - Office of Institutional Advancement
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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Vice President for Institutional Advancement
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Loyola Academy
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
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Vice President of Institutional Advancement
St. Catherine University·Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job functions:
$170k - $220k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Division
Institutional Advancement
Department/Office
IA Leadership
Position Summary Information
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The Institutional Advancement Leadership department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Vice President of Institutional Advancement position.
The position, reporting to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Council, is responsible for leading fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship along with advancement operations, and setting the direction and oversite of the financial and personnel performance of the O’Shaughnessy Performing Arts at St. Catherine University. The Vice President shall assume leadership of philanthropic and advancement relationships while working regularly with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research, and External Engagement coordinating grant opportunities funder relationships. The role will collaborate with the Offices of Marketing and Communications and University Events in the execution of Institutional Advancement objectives while partnering with the President and members of the Board of Trustees to advance the institutional advancement strategy for St. Catherine University.
The Vice President of Institutional Advancement will:
The position, reporting to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Council, is responsible for leading fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship along with advancement operations, and setting the direction and oversite of the financial and personnel performance of the O’Shaughnessy Performing Arts at St. Catherine University. The Vice President shall assume leadership of philanthropic and advancement relationships while working regularly with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research, and External Engagement coordinating grant opportunities funder relationships. The role will collaborate with the Offices of Marketing and Communications and University Events in the execution of Institutional Advancement objectives while partnering with the President and members of the Board of Trustees to advance the institutional advancement strategy for St. Catherine University.
The Vice President of Institutional Advancement will:
- Work with the President and senior leaders to strategize, cultivate, and solicit gifts to support the advancement of the University’s strategic priorities. Manage the presidential prospect portfolio and actively engage Board members in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship initiatives while staffing the Board committees of Institutional Advancement and Trustee and Governance.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate advancement staff; establish clear performance KPIs; and cultivate a collaborative, high-performing departmental culture. Oversee departmental budgeting, gift administration, prospect management, and cross-departmental efforts to ensure effective execution Lead the strategic management of the constituent database, prospect tracking protocols, and analytics reporting.
- Execute comprehensive fundraising strategies including the annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, private foundation grants, and multi-year campaigns.
- Own the overarching alumni strategy, directing high-impact initiatives while leading university-level initiatives that incorporate alumni knowledge and skills to support admissions, student success and corporate partnerships.
- Direct cultivation and stewardship programs across individual, corporate, and foundation sectors to deepen University affinity and donor loyalty. Design personalized engagement approaches for major gift prospects and University partners to grow support and philanthropic contribution. Ensure completion of acknowledgement, reporting, fulfillment of donor intent along with ongoing retention efforts.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in institutional advancement or nonprofit fundraising, including demonstrated success securing major gifts.
- Commitment to the core elements of the University’s mission: Catholic, women and liberal arts.
- Passionate about the education of women at every stage of life. Must value diversity in all of its forms and organize people around their individual strengths and potential.
- A minimum of three years of personnel supervision with the ability to coach staff to pursue goals and resolve challenges; to make large as well as small decisions needed in a nimble, transformative environment.
- Ability to think strategically about how to financially raise the money to achieve St. Kate’s priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the President, Board of Trustees and senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)
- Minimum of 8 years of significant advancement experience, preferably in higher education, with demonstrated results in leading officer and director-level staff in fundraising, alumni engagement, operations and with a track-record of cultivating, soliciting and securing of six and seven figure gifts.
- Demonstrated capacity to understand the complex issues facing higher education.
- Excellent organizational, written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Able to identify and develop opportunities and create and develop fundraising initiatives; including capital or legacy campaigns.
- Ability to interact credibly with high-net-worth individuals, and other corporate and foundation executives.
- Knowledge of the Catholic and Twin Cities philanthropic community.
EEO Statement
Compensation:
Annual wage is $170,000 – $220,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
Benefits:
Annual wage is $170,000 – $220,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
Benefits:
Full-time employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays plus one floating holiday, and paid “gift” days when the University is closed.
- Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan access
- Accrued sick time
Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of all religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for STAFF
Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
20220872-STAFF
Posting Start Date
11/11/2026
Application Deadline
11/30/2026
St. Catherine University
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$170k - $220k/yr
Master's degree
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Division
Institutional Advancement
Department/Office
IA Leadership
Position Summary Information
Advertisement
The Institutional Advancement Leadership department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Vice President of Institutional Advancement position.
The position, reporting to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Council, is responsible for leading fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship along with advancement operations, and setting the direction and oversite of the financial and personnel performance of the O’Shaughnessy Performing Arts at St. Catherine University. The Vice President shall assume leadership of philanthropic and advancement relationships while working regularly with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research, and External Engagement coordinating grant opportunities funder relationships. The role will collaborate with the Offices of Marketing and Communications and University Events in the execution of Institutional Advancement objectives while partnering with the President and members of the Board of Trustees to advance the institutional advancement strategy for St. Catherine University.
The Vice President of Institutional Advancement will:
The position, reporting to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Council, is responsible for leading fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship along with advancement operations, and setting the direction and oversite of the financial and personnel performance of the O’Shaughnessy Performing Arts at St. Catherine University. The Vice President shall assume leadership of philanthropic and advancement relationships while working regularly with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research, and External Engagement coordinating grant opportunities funder relationships. The role will collaborate with the Offices of Marketing and Communications and University Events in the execution of Institutional Advancement objectives while partnering with the President and members of the Board of Trustees to advance the institutional advancement strategy for St. Catherine University.
The Vice President of Institutional Advancement will:
- Work with the President and senior leaders to strategize, cultivate, and solicit gifts to support the advancement of the University’s strategic priorities. Manage the presidential prospect portfolio and actively engage Board members in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship initiatives while staffing the Board committees of Institutional Advancement and Trustee and Governance.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate advancement staff; establish clear performance KPIs; and cultivate a collaborative, high-performing departmental culture. Oversee departmental budgeting, gift administration, prospect management, and cross-departmental efforts to ensure effective execution Lead the strategic management of the constituent database, prospect tracking protocols, and analytics reporting.
- Execute comprehensive fundraising strategies including the annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, private foundation grants, and multi-year campaigns.
- Own the overarching alumni strategy, directing high-impact initiatives while leading university-level initiatives that incorporate alumni knowledge and skills to support admissions, student success and corporate partnerships.
- Direct cultivation and stewardship programs across individual, corporate, and foundation sectors to deepen University affinity and donor loyalty. Design personalized engagement approaches for major gift prospects and University partners to grow support and philanthropic contribution. Ensure completion of acknowledgement, reporting, fulfillment of donor intent along with ongoing retention efforts.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in institutional advancement or nonprofit fundraising, including demonstrated success securing major gifts.
- Commitment to the core elements of the University’s mission: Catholic, women and liberal arts.
- Passionate about the education of women at every stage of life. Must value diversity in all of its forms and organize people around their individual strengths and potential.
- A minimum of three years of personnel supervision with the ability to coach staff to pursue goals and resolve challenges; to make large as well as small decisions needed in a nimble, transformative environment.
- Ability to think strategically about how to financially raise the money to achieve St. Kate’s priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the President, Board of Trustees and senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)
- Minimum of 8 years of significant advancement experience, preferably in higher education, with demonstrated results in leading officer and director-level staff in fundraising, alumni engagement, operations and with a track-record of cultivating, soliciting and securing of six and seven figure gifts.
- Demonstrated capacity to understand the complex issues facing higher education.
- Excellent organizational, written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Able to identify and develop opportunities and create and develop fundraising initiatives; including capital or legacy campaigns.
- Ability to interact credibly with high-net-worth individuals, and other corporate and foundation executives.
- Knowledge of the Catholic and Twin Cities philanthropic community.
EEO Statement
Compensation:
Annual wage is $170,000 – $220,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
Benefits:
Annual wage is $170,000 – $220,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
Benefits:
Full-time employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays plus one floating holiday, and paid “gift” days when the University is closed.
- Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan access
- Accrued sick time
Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of all religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for STAFF
Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
20220872-STAFF
Posting Start Date
11/11/2026
Application Deadline
11/30/2026
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of institutional advancement jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in nonprofit management or related field preferred
- Seven or more years of progressive fundraising and development experience
- Demonstrated success managing major gift portfolios and closing significant donations
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Experience leading capital campaigns, annual funds, and planned giving programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor cultivation and stewardship
Tips for Your Director of Institutional Advancement Job Search
Quantify campaign results on your resume
Hiring committees want to see dollars raised, not duties listed. Replace phrases like 'managed fundraising efforts' with the campaign goal, the amount secured, and the donor retention rate you achieved over your tenure.
Tailor your cover letter to campaign phase
Institutions in a quiet phase of a capital campaign need different skills than those in a public launch. Read the job posting carefully for language like 'feasibility study' or 'case statement' and mirror it to show you understand where they are.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of institutional advancement openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your donor portfolio depth
Many postings screen for experience managing a portfolio of major gift prospects at a specific capacity threshold. If your portfolio included six- or seven-figure donors, say so explicitly rather than letting a committee guess from vague language.
Prepare a data-driven case study for interviews
Expect to walk a search committee through a past campaign from identification to close. Have one clear example ready that covers prospect research, cultivation strategy, ask amount, and outcome, so you can answer follow-up questions without searching for details.
Negotiate start date around fiscal year calendars
Most advancement offices close their fiscal year June 30 and open new gift cycles in July. If you're offered a role in spring, ask whether a July start aligns better with onboarding into an active annual fund cycle rather than the final push of an expiring one.
Director of Institutional Advancement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of institutional advancements?
Medical College of Wisconsin, BENJAMIN ROSE, and Loyola Academy are hiring the most director of institutional advancements right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities, health systems, and large independent schools account for the majority of active postings.
How many director of institutional advancement jobs are remote?
About 100% of director of institutional advancement openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role, which typically requires regular in-person donor and board engagement. Planned giving and grant writing sub-specializations tend to offer the most location flexibility within advancement departments.
How do you become a director of institutional advancement?
Most directors of institutional advancement move up through frontline fundraising roles, starting as development associates or major gift officers before taking on associate director or department head positions. Building a record of closed gifts, managing a prospect portfolio, and gaining exposure to capital campaign planning are the clearest steps. Earning a Certified Fund Raising Executive credential strengthens candidacy for director-level searches.
Can you get hired as a director of institutional advancement with limited experience?
Candidates with fewer years in advancement can be competitive if they've closed major gifts and can document the results clearly. Some institutions, particularly smaller nonprofits or independent schools, hire directors from adjacent roles in communications, alumni relations, or grant writing when those candidates demonstrate strong relationship-building outcomes. Focusing your search on organizations running their first structured campaign can open doors that larger, more competitive searches won't.
What does the director of institutional advancement interview process look like?
Most searches begin with an HR or executive recruiter screen, followed by a committee interview with the president or CEO and board members. Finalists are often asked to present a fundraising plan or campaign strategy to a full committee. Reference checks focus heavily on donor relationships and campaign outcomes, and some institutions conduct a second round of stakeholder meetings before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to director of institutional advancement jobs?
You can find and apply to director of institutional advancement jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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