Vice President of Advancement

St. Bonaventure University is currently in a significant era of institutional momentum, calling for a bold and visionary Vice President of Advancement to elevate the university’s philanthropic impact and strengthen its culture of engagement. University leadership seeks an innovative strategist who can reimagine and modernize the advancement enterprise—integrating fundraising, alumni relations, and constituent engagement into a cohesive, mission-driven framework that amplifies the university’s Franciscan values and long-term aspirations.

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About St. Bonaventure University
Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a Catholic institution rooted in the Franciscan tradition...

University Leadership
President Jeff Gingerich...

Purpose of the Position
The Vice President of Advancement is responsible for strengthening and modernizing St. Bonaventure University’s advancement enterprise...

Key Responsibilities
Chief Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Institutional Alignment...

Skills and Competencies...

Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s Degree in a relevant field or the equivalent education and experience preferred
CFRE certification a plus

Hybrid Structure
Bonaventure University defines “hybrid” for this role as flexibility in residence location combined with an expectation of regular, predictable, and significant physical presence on campus...

Compensation
Compensation range of $210,000 - $225,000 plus additional benefits (tuition, retirement, etc.)

Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to submit a resume and cover letter to:
SBU_VPAdvancement@kornferry.com