Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Relations Executive Director Stout University Foundation

The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Relations, and Executive Director of the Stout University Foundation (Vice Chancellor & Executive Director). The Vice Chancellor & Executive Director reports directly to the Chancellor and is a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet.

UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow’s leaders to drive the future of business and industry. UW-Stout offers 50+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Its first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success.

The Vice Chancellor and Executive Director’s primary responsibilities will be to develop and implement university-wide and unit-specific strategies for development and alumni engagement including any comprehensive, project, or program-specific campaigns; to build and lead the necessary infrastructure to support these efforts; to provide the Chancellor, other key internal leaders, and the Foundation Board, support in their work with top prospects and donors; and to oversee coordination of development and alumni engagement efforts across the university.

The Vice Chancellor & Executive Director will lead a team of 13 members dedicated to supporting and furthering the mission of the UW-Stout Foundation and Alumni Association. The UW-Stout Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization with assets of more than $91 million. It was organized and incorporated in 1962. The sole purpose of the Foundation is to provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff, and to help the university achieve the margin of excellence unattainable with state funds alone. UW-Stout completed its first and largest comprehensive campaign in 2020, raising $48.5 million, surpassing the initial goal of $35 million, and is currently exploring the feasibility for the next comprehensive campaign.

Minimum Qualifications for the position include a bachelor’s degree, at least seven years of professional and progressive fundraising experience, professional working knowledge of university advancement, alumni relations, fundraising and external relations, board management and management principles, and best practices, and a successful track record of personally cultivating, soliciting, securing, and stewarding major gifts.

The position profile which includes additional qualifications, responsibilities, and information on UW-Stout is available at: https://dsgco.com/search/21592-uwstout-vc-of-university-advancement-ed-foundation

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Required application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by December 30, 2024.  For best consideration, please submit materials as soon as possible. The requested application materials, listed below, should be submitted using the DSG’s candidate portal.

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position, describing your relevant experience, and using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Thomas Fitch, Managing Director

Vicki Henderson, Senior Associate 

Storbeck Search

610-572-4296

uwstoutvcadvancement@divsearch.com 

All qualified candidates meeting application requirements will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. UW-Stout provides equal opportunity to all persons and is committed to inclusive excellence. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.