Employment Opportunities
Director of Development, Chief Advancement Officer
The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH at www.virginiafoundation.org) seeks a Director of Development, Chief Advancement Officer to work collaboratively with the VFH President, the Board of Directors, and Program Staff.
The successful candidate will be creative and strategic, effectively expanding VFH's major gift program and leading the Development staff to ensure their success in prospect research, stewardship, annual fundraising, and other development activities. The Director reports to the VFH President.
Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, VFH has worked since 1974 to develop the civic, cultural, and intellectual life of the Commonwealth through research, education, and programming. VFH has a staff of more than thirty and an annual budget exceeding $5M and offers a competitive salary and benefits. VFH has recently engaged a consultant to manage a campaign specifically for Encyclopedia Virginia.
To apply, please complete a Candidate Profile and attach a cover letter, resume, and full contact information for three professional references on-line via Jobs@UVA at: https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55612
Review of applications by the committee will begin on September 2, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree; however, a Bachelor's degree and significant professional related experience may be considered in lieu of Master's degree.
- A record of progressive responsibility and demonstrated success in fundraising;
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively, mostly in Virginia;
- Ability to communicate effectively and engagingly with a variety of people and in a variety of situations;
- Keen attention to details.
The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities is a foundation of the University of Virginia, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
