The next Vice President for Development, Academic Health Enterprise for the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) will be joining this organization at an exciting time in its history. The Vice President will serve as the chief philanthropy officer for the Academic Health Enterprise, comprised of the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health and the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, multiple affiliated Institutes and Centers, as well as UC Health, the healthcare system affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC). The Vice President is charged with advancing, through philanthropic support, their mission to advance healthcare teaching, research, and clinical excellence.
The UCF is the designated fundraising and alumni relations arm of UC and UC Health. A 501(c)(3) organization, the UCF was created in 1975 to raise, receive, invest, and distribute funds on behalf of the University of Cincinnati. In fiscal year 2024, the UCF booked annual commitments totaling just under $170 million on behalf of the University and UC Heath and provided a comprehensive suite of services to over 350,000+ living alumni of the University and many thousands of former patients of UC Health. Its relationship with UC Health is managed through a contract to oversee fundraising activities on behalf of the UC Health Foundation. The UCF oversees an endowment totaling over $2 billion, which is managed by a professional investment group employed by the University through a contract between the University and the UCF. In June 2024, UCF concluded its $2 billion Next, Now campaign, showcasing the UCF as a powerful advancement operation with strong results and a compelling future.
Reporting directly to UCF President, Rich Bundy, and having a close working relationship with the President & CEO of UC Health, Cory Shaw and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean, College of Medicine Gregory Postel, MD, the Vice President will oversee a 32-member team in growing and executing the Academic Health Enterprise’s engagement and fundraising strategy. The Vice President is also responsible for engaging with the UCF Board of Trustees and the UC Health Foundation (UCHF) board.
This next advancement leader will possess a global perspective on the role of higher education in society as well as a passion for public higher education and healthcare in particular. In addition, the Vice President will be a collaborative leader who will work with UC and UC Health colleagues to set a clear vision for the Academic Health Enterprise development and boldly translate that vision into defined strategies. More importantly, the next Vice President must continue to advance an organization focused on achieving consistent best-in-class fundraising performance on an annual basis with a deep commitment to UC’s mission. For this objective, excellent interpersonal skills and management experience will be essential.
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.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Mercedes Chacón Vance and Jevon Walton at [email protected].