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Vice President for Advancement Services

University of Wyoming Foundation

Laramie, Wyoming

The University of Wyoming (UW) holds a singular distinction among public four-year institutions in the United States. As the only university serving its state, UW has not only a huge responsibility but boundless opportunity! Located in Laramie, Wyoming, a unique college town boasting a vibrant culture and deep Western roots, the University is proud of its impressive endowment, which stands at just over $750 million, the largest endowment of any of the Mountain West Conference member institutions.

UW is committed to building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of the University. As a part of that effort, the University of Wyoming Foundation is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence of its great institution by growing a team of collaborative, curious, results-oriented, and mission-driven advancement professionals. The UW Foundation is a trailblazer. UWF thinks big, embraces bold initiatives, and strives to be the best in all that it does.

The Opportunity

The UW Foundation seeks a Vice President for Advancement Services to lead a team of dedicated professionals performing critically important work to advance UW’s mission and impact. If you are a collaborative and strategic systems thinker who values inclusivity and deep mutual respect, this is an ideal opportunity to explore. The UW Foundation is on the precipice of unprecedented growth. Embracing a digital-first approach, the organization is eager to place an effective advocate with broad technical and leadership competencies who can inspire partners across the advancement and University ecosystems. Prior experience with campaigns as well as database implementation and maintenance will be key to success.

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    Chandra Montgomery brings nearly 25 years of nonprofit sector experience to Lindauer and our clients. Her background spans higher education, academic medicine, youth services, public media, and museums. Over the past two-plus decades, Chandra has honed skills and expertise in advancement services, fundraising strategy, foundation relations, DEIB principles, and human resources.

    Prior to joining the firm, Chandra oversaw grateful patient discovery, pipeline development, data management, and gift services for Health Sciences and the Keck School of Medicine during her tenure at the University of Southern California. She also launched and co-chaired the University Advancement DEI Council. Prior to USC, Chandra led prospect development teams at National Public Radio and Virginia Commonwealth University. In the course of her career, she has identified over $1 trillion in giving capacity and has supported nine- and 10-figure comprehensive campaigns, including USC’s historic $7 billion campaign.

    Since 2008, she has been an active member of Apra where she has held numerous volunteer leadership roles. Chandra has also led training for Apra University and delivered keynote sessions for state and regional chapters across the country. Since 2014, she has chaired the Advocacy and Membership committees and is a founding member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She has also served on the Conference Planning Committee and was a member of the organization’s inaugural Body of Knowledge committee for Relationship Management. Prior to her committee service, she was a member of the Apra-Virginia board of directors.

    Chandra is also a member of the African American Development Officer’s Network (AADO), Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC), Association for Advancement Services Professionals (AASP), among others. In 2019, she was selected for CASE’s Minority Advancement Institute where she is also a member and conference presenter/faculty. Equally passionate about her personal philanthropy, she is a 2020 Philanthropy Together Launchpad participant and giving circle founder.

    A passionate HBCU alum, Chandra earned her bachelor’s in English from Hampton University where she has served as a volunteer alumni leader. She also holds a master’s degree and graduate certificate in Human Resources Law & Compliance from the USC Gould School of Law. Chandra has also completed additional graduate coursework at the College of William and Mary and holds multiple DEI certifications.

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