Vice President of Development, Alumni and Community Engagement

SNHU Careers

. Provide strategic leadership for philanthropic giving, alumni engagement, and community engagement .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeManchester • New Hampshire • United StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic leadership for philanthropic giving and community engagement, with a strong focus on building relationships and developing comprehensive fundraising strategies. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and enhance donor relations while aligning with institutional missions.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and DevelopmentStrategic PlanningCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

FundraisingAdvancementDevelopmentDatabase ManagementGift ProcessingProspect ResearchGrant ManagementCampaign InitiativesPhilanthropic GivingMajor Gifts

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsOrganizational AcumenSystems ThinkingTeam BuildingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nonprofit ManagementBachelor's Degree in Higher Education AdministrationBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Public Administration

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyAlumni EngagementCommunity PartnershipsService-LearningInstitutional Advancement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for philanthropic giving, alumni engagement, and community engagement
Build and sustain relationships with donors, alumni, community leaders, board members, and university partners
Lead a unified strategy advancing the university's mission and growth
Report to the Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer
Lead advancement, alumni, and community engagement professionals
Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year development strategy
Lead annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and campaign initiatives
Build an active and invested alumni network through programs and events
Strengthen community partnerships and promote service-learning opportunities
Advise senior leadership on institutional advancement
Oversee donor relations and stewardship
Oversee advancement services, including database management, gift processing, prospect research, and reporting
Build sustainable grant management capacity, compliance infrastructure, and institutional policy
Collaborate with university leadership and institutional partners
Build, inspire, and unify a diverse advancement division
Establish goals, accountability structures, team development, and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, advancement, development or related fields
Success building and scaling fundraising programs and teams
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, higher education administration, business, public administration, or a related field
Proven track record of closing significant philanthropic gifts and cultivating long-term donor relationships
Experience leading and developing diverse, multi-functional teams
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentational communication skills
Strong strategic planning and organizational acumen
Understanding of and appreciation for service and community work
Systems thinking orientation, including understanding how data, technology, and operational infrastructure enable advancement strategy
Ability to unify a broad, diverse team around a shared strategy
Commitment and alignment with SNHU's mission of accessible, affordable, and transformative education

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
5 weeks of paid time off
Almost a dozen paid holidays
Employer-funded retirement
Free tuition program
Parental leave
Mental health and wellbeing resources