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Vice President for Advancement
Knox College
Galesburg, IL
Vice President for Advancement
With the public launch of its $175 million Venture Boldy comprehensive campaign now under way, Knox College, a paradigmatic College That Changes Lives, seeks a new Vice President for Advancement. The Vice President is responsible for the oversight and management of Knox's advancement operation, including annual and campaign fundraising; alumni, donor and parent relations; major and planned gifts; and special events.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be an accomplished advancement professional, with a proven record of successful fundraising, including experience with campaign planning and direction, as well as lead and major gift solicitation. Candidates must demonstrate at least ten years of progressively responsible and successful development experience, including prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors, as well as substantial experience with the administration and management of a large staff in a high-affinity institution with a culture of excellence. A Bachelor's degree, preferably in an arts-and-sciences discipline, is required, with a Master's or professional degree preferred. Other qualifications include, but are not limited to,
- Expertise to create a metrics-driven and results-oriented work environment that promotes collaboration, achievement and calculated risk-taking.
- Cross-cultural competency equipped to engage the notably diverse, international community of Knox students, alumni and parents.
- Outstanding relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with diverse constituencies and collaborate across administrative functions, especially academic affairs, student affairs and enrollment management.
- Experience with cutting-edge approaches to engagement and annual giving.
- The disposition of an innovative and autonomous self-starter, who seeks out new opportunities and leads with a sense of urgency.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the ability to advance college culture and fundraising connected to these priorities.
Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment, with a target public announcement date of May 2025. A complete application will include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and contact information for five professional references who can speak about the candidate's qualifications for this appointment. Named referees will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent. Chuck O'Boyle of C. V. O'Boyle, Jr. LLC is leading the search and will furnish a detailed specification upon request. Expressions of interest, applications, nominations and inquiries should be directed to Mr. O'Boyle at chuck@cvoboyle.com.
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