Vice President for Advancement

Trinity College, one of the nation’s preeminent historic liberal arts colleges, seeks an innovative, forward-thinking, and deeply experienced vice president for advancement. Partnering with incoming President Daniel G. Lugo early in his tenure, the vice president will join Trinity at a defining moment. In addition to welcoming new leadership, the College will complete the All In campaign in June 2025, and has raised $417 million to-date toward a $425 million goal. This is an outstanding leadership opportunity to lead and further develop a high-quality advancement team, aligning the philanthropic vision for Trinity’s next chapter of excellence, growth, and innovation.

Reporting to President Lugo, the next vice president will leverage college, trustee, and philanthropic leadership to raise sights and grow philanthropy, assessing institutional needs, framing opportunities for philanthropic impact, and planning and executing the College’s next comprehensive campaign. The vice president will have a deep understanding of and passion for the history, mission, and goals of this outstanding liberal arts college. The successful candidate will exemplify and embody Trinity’s mission and values and will be able to champion the college to a committed alumni constituency. Working closely with the president, senior staff, and the board of trustees, the vice president will lead Trinity’s advancement enterprise to new levels of excellence.

Located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut, Trinity College offers students and faculty an unrivaled opportunity to gain a broad learning experience on the campus and in its neighborhood. With a deeply engaged faculty and an increasingly talented student body, Trinity continues to evolve its strong liberal arts program by integrating more experiential learning to meet the changing needs of today’s students. Trinity's accomplished faculty are dedicated mentors and recognized scholars who foster intellectual curiosity, creativity, and civic responsibility in their students. This is a campus where students curate their learning and experiences to meet the ambitious mission of the College. Their passion for the institution carries through as a highly engaged alumni community, continually championing the ambitions of Trinity.

Jack Gorman is leading this search with Grace Zakim and Sandeep Kaur.