Leadership profile
Washington State University seeks an experienced, talented, and aspirational leader to serve concurrently as vice president for advancement for the University and chief executive officer of the Foundation (VP/CEO).
The VP/CEO must be an advancement professional of considerable skill and experience. The successful candidate will be an agent of change who demonstrates comprehensive campaign experience at the leadership level, a compelling track record as a principal gift fundraiser, and 10 or more years of progressively responsible managerial experience, preferably in an institution of similar or greater complexity. Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity with research universities, understanding of asset and endowment management, academic medical philanthropy experience, strong alumni relations bona fides, experience in a strong advancement model, and familiarity with distributed workforces. Resonance with the University’s land-grant mission, superior communications and relationship-building skills, unimpeachable integrity, and a bachelor’s degree are absolutely required (advanced degree preferred).
In 2015, WSU and the Foundation successfully completed a $1 billion comprehensive campaign, which has set the table for an even more expansive campaign effort in the near future. The VP/CEO will have the opportunity to plan and execute that effort from soup to nuts, working in concert with an experienced president, a highly motivated Foundation board, and a staff that is galvanized by its success to date