President and Chief Executive Officer of the Marshall University Foundation, Inc.

Company: Marshall University
Location: Huntington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description This position is for the University Foundation and is not a state position. The President and CEO of The Marshall University Foundation, Inc. is an outstanding opportunity for a successful, experienced fundraising professional to lead a great development team committed to advancing the mission and vision of Marshall University through philanthropy. As President and Chief Executive Officer of The Marshall University Foundation, Inc., the individual is the Chief Executive and Administrator of the Foundation. In this capacity, he or she is responsible for and has the requisite authority for the proper management and coordination of the activities of the Foundation. The Foundation President shall actively promote a favorable image of the university with the general public, alumni, public officials, and friends of the university. The Foundation has the responsibility of investing, administering, and accounting for the endowment and other investment funds. Acknowledging the contractual agreement with Marshall University to provide oversight for the development function, the President and CEO of the Foundation will also carry the title Senior Vice President for Development and serve on Marshall University’s Presidential Cabinet. The principal responsibilities include serving as the university’s chief fundraiser to external interests, motivating alumni and friends, maintaining a high profile for university fundraising and directing the development staff. The Senior Vice President will also function as the chief fundraiser on campus, establishing policy, overseeing a university-wide review system for all private fundraising projects, excluding athletics, and coordinating fundraising goals with the academic planning process. The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics and attributes: An experienced educational professional with strong interest, ambition, and drive to lead the The Marshall University Foundation, Inc. toward higher levels of financial support and excellence. Strong expertise in fundraising, including major gifts, annual fund, planned gifts, corporate and foundation relations, and alumni relations. Active listener with strong communication skills Strong leadership abilities demonstrated by success in fundraising campaigns. Proven record in working effectively with college or university students, faculty, and other academic units. Someone who genuinely likes to be around people. Superb leadership style that is collaborative, open, and positive. Analytical work style that is data-informed and results-oriented. Has a proven track record of providing leadership and oversight of alumni relations to help in the creation of alumni chapters and the implementation of alumni programs, activities, events, and outreach. The ability to engage alumni and promote their active participation. HOW TO APPLY The Marshall University Foundation, Inc. is being assisted by Academic Search. Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter, a resume and a list of at least five professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to: MarshallFoundationPresident@academicsearch.org The position is open until filled but only applications received by Tuesday, April 23, 2024 can be assured full consideration. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Die Hasselmo at ann.hasselmo@academicsearch.org and Chris Butler at chris.butler@academicsearch.org

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