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-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic leadership for philanthropic giving and community engagement, with a proven ability to build relationships and lead diverse teams. Expertise in developing comprehensive fundraising strategies and managing advancement services to align with institutional priorities.

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Fundraising Program DevelopmentMajor Gifts StrategyTeam LeadershipDonor Relationship ManagementStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

FundraisingAdvancementDevelopmentGrant ManagementDatabase ManagementProspect ResearchGift ProcessingCampaign ManagementData AnalysisCompliance Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam BuildingCollaborationOrganizational AcumenInclusivity

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

Philanthropic GivingAlumni EngagementCommunity EngagementService-LearningInstitutional AdvancementHigher EducationNonprofit SectorCommunity PartnershipsAnnual GivingPlanned Giving

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 the advancement, alumni, and community engagement team
Develop a comprehensive, multi-year development strategy covering major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and campaigns
Build an active alumni network and oversee alumni programs and events
Strengthen community partnerships, community giving, and service-learning opportunities
Oversee advancement services, including database management, gift processing, prospect research, and reporting
Build sustainable grant management capacity, compliance infrastructure, and institutional policy
Advise senior leadership on institutional advancement
Establish measurable goals and align resources with university priorities
Promote data-informed decision-making and communicate impact to stakeholders
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture

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 connecting data, technology, and operational infrastructure to advancement strategy
Ability to unify diverse teams around a shared strategy
Commitment to SNHU's mission of accessible, affordable, and transformative education
Employees must reside in and work from an approved state

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
Reliable internet connection and dedicated, properly equipped workspace for remote employees