WittKieffer is proud to partner with Randolph-Macon College (RMC), a private liberalarts college seeking a visionary Vice President for College Advancement (VPCA) to join a new president and lead its fundraising, alumnirelations, and events management efforts.

Established in 1830, Randolph-Macon College (RMC) is a distinguishedliberal arts institution dedicated to cultivating both mind and character. Located just 20 minutes north of Richmond, Virginia, RMC offers avibrant, student-centered learning environment. The college boasts a steadily growing enrollment, academically rigorous programs, and apicturesque 125-acre campus featuring modern facilities and thoughtfully renovated historic buildings. As the college enters a new era ofleadership, it seeks a visionary Vice President for College Advancement (VPCA) to lead its fundraising, alumni relations, and eventsmanagement efforts.

RMC's mission underlies the college's ultimate purpose: to prepare students for successful and meaning-filledlives. And that commitment to students' futures is tightly woven in nearly every part of the educational experience, within which thepillars of the college's mission statement articulate how an RMC education lays the foundation for a successful life. U.S. News and WorldReport ranks RMC among the top 100 liberal arts colleges and #68 for Best Value. RMC alumni remain deeply connected as a Yellow Jacketcommunity and as fans and supporters of the institution.

The VPCA will serve as the chief development officer and a key member ofthe President's Cabinet, working closely with President Michael Hill, the Boardof Trustees, and other senior leaders toshape and execute a bold and comprehensive advancement strategy. President Hill, who began his tenure in August 2025, brings an ambitiousand optimistic vision to RMC, and his collaborative approach to advancement makes this a particularly exciting time for a new VPCA to jointhe institution. The VPCA will be expected to build a strong and productive partnership with President Hill, leveraging his expertise andthe widespread enthusiasm surrounding his leadership to elevate the college's philanthropic profile.

A central priority for theVPCA will be the development and execution of an emerging comprehensive campaign. This upcoming initiative will support transformativeprojects from new academic and residential facilities to significant growth in the college's endowment. The VPCA will play a pivotal role indefining strategic priorities, engaging stakeholders, and driving fundraising efforts to ensure the campaign's success. This will requiredeep experience in campaign planning and execution, as well as the ability to cultivate principal and transformational gift donors. Theideal candidate will have a track record in expanding a historic donor base to include new friends to the college.

Beyond campaignleadership, the VPCA will be charged with strengthening RMC's donor pipeline, particularly among high-net-worth individuals, corporatepartners, and philanthropic foundations. The college's proximity to Richmond and Washington, D.C. presents significant opportunities forexpanding outreach and engagement. The VPCA will also refine an already solid alumni relations program to foster deeper connections acrossgenerations, working closely with the Society of Alumni and the alumni engagement team to enhance outreach and increase philanthropicsupport. Internally, the VPCA will lead and develop a high-performing advancement team, setting clear goals and providing strategicdirection, professional development, and resource alignment to support the college's ambitious agenda.

The ideal candidate will bea dynamic and entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in advancement, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and adeep appreciation for the mission of liberal arts education. A bachelor's degree is required, with an advanced degree preferred, along withat least ten years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, ideally within higher education. This is a rare opportunity tojoin a thriving institution at a pivotal moment in its history and to play a central role in shaping its future. The next Vice President forCollege Advancement will be instrumental in harnessing the energy, optimism, and potential of Randolph-Macon College to achieve new heightsof success and impact.

We invite you to review a complete leadership profile here.

WittKieffer is assisting Randolph-Macon College with this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should bereceived by Friday, June 26th, 2026. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as twoseparate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the Leadership Profile. Application materials should besubmitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can bedirected 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 andencourages applicants of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

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