Vice Chancellor for Parent and Family Development

Vice Chancellor for Parent and Family DevelopmentPepperdine UniversityBryant Group is proud to partner with Pepperdine University to recruit the Vice Chancellor for Parent and Family Development.The OpportunityPepperdine University seeks an accomplished and strategic fundraising leader to assume the role of Vice Chancellor for Parent and Family Development. Pepperdine’s mission to strengthen lives for purpose, service and leadership depends on strong financial support from donors to provide the facilities, programs, faculty and opportunities necessary to provide stellar, mission-driven programs for students.The Vice Chancellor for Parent and Family Development will play an integral role in achieving the mission by building prospect and donor relationships, raising financial support and increasing the donor base within Pepperdine’s parent and family network. This position focuses primarily on major and principal gift donors with capacity to make gifts of $25K to $5M. The Vice Chancellor will identify and cultivate Pepperdine University's current parents, develop relationships that lead to generosity, and manage the involvement of other administrators, faculty, alumni and volunteers in the process.The successful candidate will have the ability to integrate Christian faith into conversations with parents and donors; possess a personal commitment to Jesus Christ; be actively involved in a church body; be personally invested in a worldview grounded in and informed by Christian theology, with a proven commitment to supporting the Christian mission of the University. There is a strong preference for candidates who have shown success in fundraising at a major and/or principal gift level in higher education or another nonprofit environment. Experience working with parents and boards is also preferred. This position requires regular travel.Essential Functions Include (but are not limited to):Cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of major and principal gift donors and prospects with a focus on those with a capacity to give $25K to $5M annually.Lead the implementation of Pepperdine’s new parent philanthropy program that seeks to engage Pepperdine’s parent and family donors and prospects.Maximize engagement and philanthropy of Pepperdine's parent community, both on-campus and regionally, through the development and growth of the Parent and Family Council, volunteer opportunities and communications.Partner with Advancement's Planned Giving Office and the Research, Grants and Foundation Relations team to identify, solicit and steward planned gifts and grants.Partner with senior leadership and other appropriate central staff to create a core of university-wide parent prospects for major gifts supporting university-wide priorities.Position RequirementsA minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years professional experience in fundraising, sales or related profession. A preference for 10+ years of success in fundraising at a major and/or principal gift level in higher education or another nonprofit environment.About PepperdinePepperdine University boasts top-ranked graduate and undergraduate programs, with separate schools dedicated to business, education and psychology, law, liberal arts and public policy. With multiple campuses in Southern California, six permanent campuses around the globe and a range of international internships and programs on six continents, students can study and learn in a variety of settings. Founded in the Church of Christ tradition, Pepperdine proudly upholds Christian values with the belief that they complement and support the pursuit of knowledge; students of all faiths are encouraged to explore their spirit. Division I athletics and a community that embraces students of all cultures, ethnicities and identities, round out the additional highlights of the school.LocationA stunning 830-acre Malibu campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is just 29 miles from Downtown Los Angeles. The moderate seaside climate permits year-round outdoor activities, and along with the recreation facilities on campus, with access to nearby beaches with opportunities for surfing, fishing and boating. Less than an hour from downtown Los Angeles, Malibu is a short drive from many of the area's premier cultural and recreational centers, as well as world-famous venues, including the Getty Center, the Greek Theatre, Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Bowl, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Music Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Staples Center.Application ProcedureTo be considered for this position, please submit:Resume - including months and years for each position’s start and end date.Cover Letter - describing your (1) sense of calling to this described role and (2) your personal commitment to engaging and supporting all aspects of Pepperdine’s mission as a Christian university committed to excellence and Christian values (limited to two pages).Please share your materials or confidential nominations with Katie Riecke at

kriecke@bryantgrp.comPriority will be given to candidate materials received by November 22, 2024.

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