Vice President of Development

The University of Montana Foundation seeks an experienced leader to serve as Vice President of Development. The next Vice President will build on the Foundations growth in philanthropic giving to support the Universitys mission of inclusive prosperity, transforming lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place.

At the University of Montana Foundation, we believe that the lives we change will change the world.We are committed tomaintaininga diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the people and culture of theuniversity we serve. Weinspire each other todoour best work. We act with integrity and respect,fosteringaworkenvironmentin whicheveryoneisvalued.

Located in Missoula, Montana,an outdoor playground of majestic mountains, scenic valleys and winding rivers, Missoula residents enjoy four distinct seasons, an energetic college-town vibe,and unparalleled recreational opportunities.Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown as well as outstanding cultural, sporting, and entertainment opportunities.

Why Work for Us?

• Retirement Planning: 403(b) employer contribution of 11%, no employee matchrequired
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Opportunity for ahybridremote work arrangement each week
• Generous Time off Benefits: Team membersaccruefour weeks of vacation and12 daysof sick leave per year, with anadditional11daysof holiday leave
• Family Support: Paid parental leave for new parents
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, wellnessprogram,andshort-term and long-term disability pay protection benefits
• Career Advancement: Professional development opportunities
• Competitive Pay: Candidatesmayrequest the starting pay range by emailinghumanresources@supportum.org

About the Opportunity:

The Vice President of Developmentprovidesstrategic leadership for the University of Montana Foundations comprehensive fundraising program. As the organizations chief development strategist, the Vice Presidentsets thelong-termphilanthropic vision, drives growth in private support, and ensureshigh-quality donor engagement across all units.

A key member of the executive leadership team, the VP partners closely with the Presidentand CEO and Board leadership toestablishambitious fundraising goals aligned with institutional priorities. The Vice Presidentleads and mentors a team of development professionals overseeingcomprehensivegiving programs.

The Vice Presidentrepresentsthe Foundation with distinction, strengthens partnerships with campus leaders and volunteers, and cultivates relationships with donorswith capacity fortransformational impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide enterprise-wide leadership for philanthropic strategy, annual giving priorities, andmulti-yearfundraising plans.Lead strategy development for campaigns, donor experience initiatives, andlong-range fundraising priorities.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, manage, and mentor Development team leaders, including Assistant/Associate Vice Presidents and senior development staff.Build ahigh-performance culture grounded in accountability,data-drivendecision-making, and professional growth.
• Donor and Volunteer Engagement: Cultivate,solicit, and steward principal andleadershiplevel prospects and donors.Represent the Foundation and campus leadership inhigh-levelcultivation and solicitation activities, including staffing the President, Provost, and key volunteers as needed.
• Operational & Administrative Leadership: Collaborate with Foundation senior leadership to implementorganization-wide policies, procedures, guidelines,and systems that elevate operational effectiveness and donor experience.Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and operational processes to support strategic priorities.
• Campus & External Partnerships: Serve as a liaison to deans and campus leaders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment withunit-level fundraising priorities.Build collaborative relationships with campus colleagues, Foundation partners, and external stakeholders to advance fundraising opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degreerequired;advanced degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum five years ofsenior-level,performance-drivenfundraising experience in higher education or comparable nonprofitorganization.Minimum three years of management or supervisory experience leading development teams.
• Skills: Demonstratedexperience designing and managingdata-driven fundraising programs and performance systems.Proven success cultivating,soliciting, and closing six-andseven-figuregifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.Excellent oral and written communication skills across diverse constituencies.Extraordinary judgment, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

The University of Montana Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity,and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To requesta reasonableaccommodation toparticipatein the recruitment process at the University of Montana Foundation, contacthumanresources@supportum.org.All hiring decisionsaremade without regard to race, color, religion,gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Additional Information

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Priority Application Date:

• Friday,March 6,2026.Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteedconsideration.

If you do not meet all the qualifications of the position, you are still encouraged to apply.

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