Vice President of Advancement, WesternU Oregon

Department: External Relations

Campus: Western University Campus - Lebanon, OR

Position Status: Full-time, Administration

Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000 Annually

Reporting to the Office of the President, the Vice President (VP) for Advancement is a key member of the University Advancement leadership team in Oregon and plays a critical role in shaping strategic decisions that impact fundraising. The VP provides administrative oversight in Oregon for major gifts, planned giving, and corporate and foundation fundraising, while fostering a collaborative team culture and establishing clear metrics for success.

The VP will lead by example, maintaining a portfolio of top prospective donors and serving as a principal gifts officer with an initial fundraising goal of $500,000. This includes cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding donors capable of making transformational contributions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Major Gift Strategy and Portfolio Management
• Drive Fundraising Initiatives, Team Leadership, and Campaign Readiness
• Staff Management - Provides leadership and guidance to maximize staff productivity and increase fundraising results
• Volunteer Recruitment and Donor Engagement
• Strategic Reporting, Collaboration, and Compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8-10+ years of progressive fundraising experience in higher education, healthcare, or a comparably complex nonprofit organization
• Proven track record of setting and achieving ambitious fundraising goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Major Gift Mastery & Moves Management
• Strategic Fundraising & Alignment
• Comprehensive Advancement Knowledge
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Advanced Communication
• Data & Systems Proficiency (Raiser's Edge, RENXT, Banner)
• Ethics, Confidentiality, and Compliance

Western University of Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.