Vice President for Advancement

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all advancement and development efforts for the American Indian College (AIC) campus, including annual giving, major gifts, and capital initiatives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with institutional goals and mission priorities.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors, alumni, churches, tribal leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Strengthen partnerships with Assemblies of God churches, Native ministries, and supporters of Christian higher education.
• Collaborate with the President and Executive Team to advance strategic vision, enrollment growth, and long-term sustainability.
• Provide leadership and accountability for advancement personnel, volunteers, and operations.
• Represent Nelson AIC at conferences, ministry gatherings, and community events locally and nationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in advancement, fundraising, or nonprofit leadership.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor development, and relationship management.
• Must be a committed Christian in agreement with the doctrinal positions of the Assemblies of God.
• Active involvement and regular attendance in an Assemblies of God church or a church aligned with Assemblies of God doctrine.
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with tribal communities, Native ministries, or alumni constituencies.
• Familiarity with advancement systems, donor databases, and fundraising technologies.
• Sensitivity to the unique spiritual and cultural mission of the American Indian College campus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

About the Company

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings. The American Indian College (AIC) campus carries this mission forward through Christ-centered higher education with a unique commitment to Native American leadership development, ministry preparation, and marketplace excellence.