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Vice President for University Advancement

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Vice President for University Advancement

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey

Seton Hall University (SHU) has been developing students in mind, heart, and spirit since 1856. With over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 rigorous majors, Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Bloomberg Businessweek, among others.

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic, archdiocesan University. In a diverse and collaborative environment, it focuses on academic development and achievement. Seton Hall students, taught by outstanding faculty in an evolving, technologically advanced setting with values-centered curricula, are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society. Home to the Seton Hall Pirates, the men’s basketball program is an NCAA Division I intercollegiate program and competes in the Big East Conference.

The Opportunity

The Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA) is responsible for leading the University’s philanthropic efforts, including annual giving, leadership, principal and major gifts, corporate and foundation grants, campaign planning, and related engagement and fundraising initiatives. The VPUA will plan, develop, and implement strategic programs to increase a wide range of philanthropic support for the University from individuals, foundations and corporations. The VPUA reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the Executive Cabinet and senior leadership team.

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About the Author:

Libby Roberts has earned the trust and admiration of executives across sectors and industries for her bold leadership, incisive judgment, and refreshing candor. A paragon of relationship-building, Libby forges strong client partnerships by deriving clear, actionable insights from open and honest dialogue. Libby’s expert guidance, rooted in a deep understanding of nonprofits, makes her an essential partner for organizations navigating the complexities of succession planning and executive recruitment.

Expertise

Libby’s proven recruiting and talent management strategies are designed to achieve the unique goals of her clients. She excels at guiding boards and leaders through the many stages of a search, collaborating with stakeholders while surfacing the core goals, priorities, and aspirations that unite an organization. For Libby, the end goal isn’t simply placing top talent in leadership roles but preparing organizations and teams to maximize the new leader’s potential long after the search has concluded.

Libby’s client list and broader community involvement reflect her extraordinary global network as well as her commitment to service. Her work has ranged across arts and culture, healthcare, higher education, and advocacy, as well as faith-based hospitals, universities, and other organizations.

Experience

With years of experience in the leadership roles for which she now recruits, Libby brings with her a deep and nuanced understanding of how organizations can engage their communities, develop teams, and recruit talented individuals who will succeed and drive missions forward.

Prior to joining Lindauer, Libby held leadership roles at many influential institutions, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dartmouth, and Harvard Law School.

Her experience in annual giving, major gifts, and fundraising campaigns allowed Libby to form a holistic picture of the interconnected components of modern advancement programs. Meanwhile, her time spent managing teams and engaging boards honed her ability to navigate complex organizational structures effectively.

Through her extensive volunteer work, Libby gives back to her community and contributes to the development of the field of philanthropy. She has served on many boards, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Boston Trinity Episcopal Church, the Nelson Rockefeller Center, and The Boston House. She brings a wealth of global experience through her travel, international education, and work with Habitat for Humanity. She maintains her connection with her alma mater, Dartmouth, where she has been deeply involved since matriculation.

Libby’s passion for effecting change, her wealth of experience, and her commitment to forging successful client partnerships make her a valued leader and an essential resource for any search, leadership, or talent management project.

Education

Libby holds a BA from Dartmouth College with a Religion major.