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Meredith College invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA), a key member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team who will lead a comprehensive advancement program in support of the College’s mission and strategic direction. Meredith is one of the nation’s largest independent women’s colleges, known for its strong academic programs, vibrant campus community, and deeply engaged alumnae network.

Reporting to the President, the VPIA will provide strategic leadership for all advancement efforts, including major and planned giving, alumni relations, annual giving, and advancement services. The successful candidate will partner closely with institutional leadership and the Board of Trustees to increase philanthropic support, expand donor engagement, and strengthen the College’s culture of giving. The role centers on leading a highly anticipated comprehensive capital campaign, growing and diversifying the major gift pipeline, and building corporate and foundation partnerships while sustaining Meredith’s strong tradition of alumnae philanthropy. The VPIA will also play a central role in fostering meaningful, lifelong engagement with alumnae and ensuring that advancement strategies align with institutional priorities and the College’s mission as a women’s institution.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and visionary leader who excels at building relationships, communicating a compelling case for support, and inspiring confidence among internal and external stakeholders. This individual will bring strategic insight, a commitment to team development, and a passion for advancing women’s education within a close-knit and mission-driven community.

Meredith offers an ideal location in Raleigh and near the world-renowned Research Triangle Park. As the state capital, Raleigh has a dynamic downtown that boasts lively arts, music, nightlife, retail, and culinary scenes. More than 176,000 college and university students reside in this area, the country’s premier research and development hub, with many opportunities for internships, clinical and field experiences, and potential employment after graduation.

The search committee for Meredith College’s next Vice President for Institutional Advancement is being assisted by Academic Search. To apply, applicants should visit the following link: https://www.academicsearch.org/MeredithVPIAApply. Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter addressing the qualifications and expectations in the position profile and a curriculum vitae, both submitted as PDFs. A list of professional references will be required later in the process. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, those received by June 12, 2026, can be assured full consideration. Nominations and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to MeredithVPIA@academicsearch.org. More information and the position profile can be found on the Academic Search website and the Meredith College careers page.

To learn more about this opportunity and discuss your qualifications and interest, potential applicants are encouraged to send a copy of their curriculum vitae to MeredithVPIA@academicsearch.org for review by the Managing Director, Dr. Nancy Crimmin.

Meredith College is dedicated to the equality of opportunity within its community. The College does not discriminate against a person because of race, color, age, religion, gender, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran’s status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.