Reporting to the President of the Institute, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement will strategically engage and support Wentworth leaders, Trustees, faculty, volunteers, community leaders, alumni, colleagues, and staff to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals, foundations, and corporations in order to achieve Wentworth’s fundraising goals. The Vice President will advance Wentworth’s interests by strengthening and expanding alumni networks, encouraging increased involvement and support. As a principal Wentworth spokesperson in the community and among stakeholders, the Vice President will communicate Wentworth’s vision and achieve maximum visibility among its various audiences and diverse markets.

In order to achieve its greatest potential and fulfill its responsibilities as an institution of higher education, Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to reflecting the diversity of the City of Boston, the region, and the larger society. Inclusive excellence is the bedrock of Wentworth’s campus culture, a culture in which every member of the university community is included, engaged, and valued. To grow and reach its full potential as a 21st century university, Wentworth must achieve inclusive excellence in every aspect and at every level of university life.

Within the larger context of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Wentworth is pursuing many ongoing initiatives including examining gender equity; improving retention and graduation rates of Black and Hispanic students; increasing enrollment of women students and the hiring of women faculty and staff; providing supportive environments for veterans, students with disabilities, and international students; joining the Leading for Change Higher Education Consortium; opening the Center for Diversity and Social Justice Programs; and creating the Women’s Caucus.

A bachelor’s degree is required for this position as is at least eight years of fundraising and volunteer management experience. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Wentworth Institute of Technology.