November 24th, 2025
Randolph-Macon College
Vice President of College Advancement
( Virginia | On-site )
Job Description
WittKieffer is proud to partner with Randolph-Macon College (RMC; https://www.rmc.edu/), a private liberal arts college seeking a visionary Vice President for College Advancement (VPCA) to join a new president and lead its fundraising, alumni relations, and events management efforts.
Established in 1830, RMC is a distinguished liberal arts institution dedicated to cultivating both mind and character. Located just 20 minutes north of Richmond, Virginia, RMC offers a vibrant, student-centered learning environment.
The VPCA will serve as the chief development officer and a key member of the President’s Cabinet, working closely with President Michael Hill (https://www.rmc.edu/about-rmc/college-leadership/offices-departments/office-of-the-president/presidents-biography/), the Board of Trustees (https://www.rmc.edu/about-rmc/college-leadership/board-of-trustees/), and other senior leaders (https://www.rmc.edu/about-rmc/college-leadership/) to shape and execute a bold and comprehensive advancement strategy. President Hill, who began his tenure in August 2025, brings an ambitious and optimistic vision to RMC, and his collaborative approach to advancement makes this a particularly exciting time for a new VPCA to join the institution. The VPCA will be expected to build a strong and productive partnership with President Hill, leveraging his expertise and the widespread enthusiasm surrounding his leadership to elevate the college’s philanthropic profile.
A central priority for the VPCA will be the development and execution of an emerging comprehensive campaign. This upcoming initiative will support transformative projects from new academic and residential facilities to significant growth in the college’s endowment. The VPCA will play a pivotal role in defining strategic priorities, engaging stakeholders, and driving fundraising efforts to ensure the campaign’s success. This will require deep experience in campaign planning and execution, as well as the ability to cultivate principal and transformational gift donors. The ideal candidate will have a track record in expanding a historic donor base to include new friends to the college.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in advancement, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a deep appreciation for the mission of liberal arts education. A bachelor’s degree is required, with an advanced degree preferred, along with at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, ideally within higher education. This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving institution at a pivotal moment in its history and to play a central role in shaping its future.
We invite you to review a complete leadership profile available at https://wittkieffer.com/positions/201686.
WittKieffer is assisting Randolph-Macon College with this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Friday, January 16th, 2026. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the Leadership Profile. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal at https://apptrkr.com/6748501.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Greg Duyck and Maya Holt-Brockenbrough at RMC-VPCA@wittkieffer.com.
Randolph-Macon College, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a central value and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.