Chief Advancement Officer: Lead Philanthropy & Growth

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wguSalt Lake City (UT)

Fundraising Managers Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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Director

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About the role

WGU is seeking a Senior Advancement Leader to drive an ambitious, university-wide fundraising strategy. You will recruit and mentor a diverse team, oversee major gifts, annual giving, and donor relations, and ensure rigorous stewardship. You will lead grants, budgets, and analytics to optimize impact while partnering with Trustees and faculty. You will engage high-net-worth donors, foundations, and corporate partners, and translate metrics into actionable fundraising plans that support growth

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