Mar 21st, 2025
Chapman University
Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
( California | On-site )
Job Description
Position salary range: $450,000 to $500,000 annually
Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Chapman University in the search for its next Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer.
Reporting to the President-Elect, the Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer will play a critical role in advancing Chapman University’s mission, leading a dynamic and passionate team to elevate the university’s philanthropic efforts and ensure the success of its comprehensive advancement program. Partnering closely with the President, the Executive Vice President will oversee a broad range of initiatives, from strategic leadership in development, alumni engagement, and donor relations to guiding the successful completion of the $500 million Inspire campaign. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work within Chapman’s tight-knit community—an environment where collaboration, personalized attention, and mutual support are key values—and to help nurture a culture of philanthropy that will secure the resources needed for Chapman’s continued growth and excellence. As Chapman embraces a period of transformation, driven by the university’s strategic plan, Our Path to Greatness, this leadership role will be integral in driving both immediate and long-term philanthropic success. With the ongoing support of a committed Board of Trustees, the President, and university leadership, this role offers an opportunity to build upon Chapman’s remarkable momentum and lead an advancement program poised to surpass the university’s goals and strengthen its position as a nationally recognized institution of academic distinction.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, mid-sized private institution, known for its commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching, as well as its distinctive approach to personalized education. Located just 15 miles from the beach in Orange, California, Chapman’s main campus is close to industry leaders in fields from science to screenwriting that propel and jumpstart student careers. The Rinker Health Sciences campus serves graduate students in nearby Irvine, California, which is home to numerous hospitals, labs, and medical and pharmaceutical businesses. Channeling the entrepreneurial spirit of the West Coast, Chapman’s proximity to Los Angeles helps students land internships, job prospects, and other opportunities with industry leading organizations. University facilities offer an array of the latest educational and technological resources, housed in a blend of new, state-of-the-art, and historic buildings.
A bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of progressively responsible advancement experience are required for this position. Knowledge of Orange County and the greater Southern California philanthropic and business communities is a plus. Chapman University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Chapman, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.
The salary range for this position is $450,000 to $500,000 annually.
Chapman University is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
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