Vice President of Development, Main Campus

Vice President of Development, Main Campus

• Full-Time
• Hybrid
• Iowa City
  Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
  
  

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all Main Campus fundraising programs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and opportunities.
• Leads and develops a team of senior fundraising leaders, providing strategic guidance, coaching, and support in the development and execution of fundraising plans.
• Serves as chief development officer for the Office of the Provost and a trusted partner on matters related to engagement, philanthropy, and the advancement of university priorities.
• Contributes to UICA strategic planning and, in partnership with the Senior Vice President for Development and university leadership, to philanthropic strategies supporting university-wide priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborates with Data Analytics and advancement partners to strengthen organizational fundraising capacity and inform strategic decision-making.
• Champions organizational change, continuous improvement, innovation, alignment, and shared accountability across multiple fundraising teams.

• Maintains a small portfolio of active principal and major gift prospects and is responsible for securing significant philanthropic investments in support of institutional priorities.
• Partners with senior fundraising colleagues and university leaders to develop strategies for high-capacity and transformational donors.
• Models the role of a trusted philanthropic advisor and helps donors align their passions and ambitions with university priorities.
• Engages and prepares university leaders, volunteers, and advancement colleagues for successful donor interactions and solicitations.
• Ensures thoughtful stewardship and donor-centered engagement opportunities that deepen donor relationships and inspire continued support.
• Conducts all fundraising activities in accordance with applicable laws, policies, ethical standards, and organizational expectations.

• Provides oversight for the operational, financial, budgetary, and reporting functions of Main Campus Development.
• Allocates resources strategically to support fundraising priorities and organizational priorities.
• Oversees the systems, processes, and performance frameworks that support team effectiveness and fundraising success.
• Evaluates outcomes and implements improvements that strengthen efficiency, effectiveness, and impact across the development enterprise.
• Makes business decisions that reflect UICA's mission, vision, culture, and values.

• Leads, develops, and inspires a team of fundraising leaders and professionals across Main Campus Development.
• Fosters a culture of trust, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• Supports leaders in establishing meaningful goals and performance expectations aligned with UICA and university priorities.
• Provides coaching, feedback, performance management, and development opportunities that strengthen leadership effectiveness and team performance.
• Partners with Talent Management to recruit, retain, develop, and reward exceptional talent.
• Creates an environment that reflects UICA's mission, vision, culture, and commitment to employee success.

• Collaborative and enterprise-minded leader with the ability to create shared vision, align people and resources, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and advance complex institutional priorities and initiatives.
• Strategic communicator who articulates a clear vision, navigates difficult conversations effectively, and inspires confidence among diverse stakeholders.
• Proven leader of high-performing teams who develops talent, promotes accountability, and cultivates a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and forward-thinking leader who embraces change, challenges conventional approaches when appropriate, and advances innovation while respecting institutional culture.
• Donor-centered leader who builds enduring relationships and consistently advances exceptional service and engagement experiences.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, political acumen, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions in complex and evolving environments.
• Executive presence, integrity, and professionalism that inspire trust and credibility with donors, volunteers, university leaders, and colleagues.