PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Please see our
Senior Leadership Profile)
The Vice Chancellor for Advancement will:
1. Advance the mission, vision and short- and long-term goals of the university in concert with the chancellor, cabinet and senior leadership.
2. Collaborate closely with the chancellor in all phases of fundraising activities.
3. Serve as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet and maintain close working relationships with members of the Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors, key supporters, alumni, parent/families and friends.
4. Maintain a dynamic portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and secure major, capital and planned gifts.
5. In partnership with the chancellor, build and lead the infrastructure, organization and
culture necessary to support a comprehensive development program. Collaborate with deans, academic and administrative leaders, faculty, coaches and other stakeholders to advance fundraising and external relations priorities and strengthen the university’s culture of philanthropy.
6. Participate in the implementation of the UNCP strategic plan, Vision 2031 and work to strengthen the financial resources of the university.
7. Create and execute fundraising plans using best practices in annual, major and planned gift programs to meet fundraising goals.
8. Ensure best practices in all phases of donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
9. Hire, train, inspire and guide the advancement team toward accountable, goal-oriented outcomes.
10. Develop and implement annual and long-term fundraising plans that include strategies
to dramatically increase giving in all sectors and with all vehicles (annual fund, grants, corporate/foundation relations, major, planned and principal giving and capital campaign).
11. Provide expertise, leadership and executive support to the UNCP Foundation Board and Alumni Board of Directors while also serving as the staff liaison for university advancement to the Board of Trustees and Board of Visitors.
12. Manage Advancement division special events.
13. Provide leadership and innovation in the areas of alumni, parent/family and other key constituent relations.
14. Develop and implement a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that fosters lifelong relationships, increases participation and philanthropic support and aligns alumni involvement with the university’s strategic plan and advancement goals.
15. Devise and implement effective messaging and methods of advancement communication.
16. Serve as an exemplary university advocate and partner with local government, business and corporate partners and build deep relationships that link the community with the university.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The vice chancellor for Advancement will report directly to the chancellor and will serve as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet.
This position is Mandatory Personnel: Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.
Applications, Nominations and Expressions of Interest:
AGB Search is pleased to assist UNCP with this leadership search. To apply for the vice chancellor for Advancement position, candidates are requested to submit the following:
- résumé;
- a letter of interest that addresses how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the required/preferred characteristics and priorities as expressed in this position profile; and
- contact information for five references (to be contacted with candidate’s permission at a later date).
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by July 15, 2026, to the AGB Search portal: bit.ly/4unZo8r. The search will remain open until an appointment is made.
Nominations and expressions of interest in the vice chancellor for Advancement position are encouraged. Please direct them to
[email protected] or to the AGB Search consultants listed below:
Kimberly Templeton, JD
Principal
540.761.9494
[email protected]
Andrew Bowen, MA
Executive Search Consultant 802.345.1279
[email protected]
