Saint Martin’s University seeks a strategic and innovative leader to serve as the next Vice President of Institutional Advancement (VPIA). The position is a direct report to President Bill Brownsberger, who assumed office July 1, 2024. As the chief advancement and development officer of the University, the VPIA provides strategic leadership for fundraising, alumni and donor relations, communications, and external partnerships to advance Saint Martin's mission, reputation, and long-term sustainability.
Saint Martin’s University is entering a period of growth and opportunity, grounded in a renewed commitment to form students for lives of meaning, purpose, and service to the common good. The VPIA will collaborate closely with the President, members of the Board of Trustees, deans and academic leaders, athletic leadership, and directors of key programs to identify funding priorities and cultivate donor relationships.
The VPIA serves as a key member of the President’s Executive Cabinet and provides strategic leadership for all aspects of Institutional Advancement, including philanthropy, alumni relations, community engagement, and external partnerships. This is an exceptional opportunity for an advancement leader who seeks to align professional excellence with a mission rooted in faith, community, and hope. Working closely with the President, Board of Trustees, the Benedictine monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey, academic deans, and senior administrators, the VPIA helps shape advancement strategies that deepen the University’s Catholic mission and support its long-term goals.
In this mission-centered role, the VPIA builds enduring relationships with alumni, parents, corporate and foundation partners, government leaders, and friends of the University, inviting them into shared partnership in Saint Martin’s work. By fostering a culture of gratitude and generosity, the VPIA reinforces philanthropy as both a vital source of support and an expression of commitment to the common good.