Vice Chancellor Development, Graziadio Business School

Overview

Pepperdine University

Vice Chancellor for Development, Graziadio Business School

Bryant Group is partnering with Pepperdine University in the search for a strategic and relationship driven advancement leader to serve as Vice Chancellor for Development for the Graziadio Business School. Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Development and working in close collaboration with the Dean of the Graziadio Business School, this senior leadership role is responsible for advancing the school’s philanthropic strategy and strengthening alumni and donor engagement in support of Graziadio’s mission and long term priorities.

The Vice Chancellor for Development will lead comprehensive fundraising efforts for the Graziadio Business School, cultivating and stewarding relationships with major and principal level donors. Partnering closely with the Dean, advancement colleagues and the Graziadio Board of Advisors, this leader will provide strategic direction for development initiatives aligned with institutional goals, securing resources that support academic excellence, facilities and programs while fostering enduring alumni relationships and donor loyalty through thoughtful, relationship-centered engagement and exceptional stewardship.

This role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, offering the opportunity to advance a nationally recognized, values-centered business school that develops purpose-driven leaders with global impact. The ideal candidate is a seasoned fundraising professional with at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising and a proven record of closing six- and seven-figure gifts. They bring exceptional communication, relationship building and leadership skills, along with the sophistication and discretion required to engage high net worth donors.

A bachelor’s degree is required, with an advanced degree and experience in higher education fundraising preferred.

This leader must embody Pepperdine University’s mission of purpose, service and leadership while inspiring generosity and building meaningful, lasting donor relationships.

California’s Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162) requires employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay scale for job postings, including internal and external postings and job postings through third parties. The salary range of $178,500 - $210,000 reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service and leadership. Consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful places to study, Pepperdine is where you are inspired to learn as you learn to inspire.

Pepperdine University is the highest ranked Protestant Christian university in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report and offers top ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The University combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning experiences that prepare students to lead with integrity and impact.

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School empowers purpose driven leaders to transform business and society. The School offers nationally recognized MBA, doctorate, master’s, bachelor’s and professional programs across four California campuses, online and in hybrid formats. Ranked by The Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, Graziadio integrates academic excellence with a faith-based, values-centered approach that develops the whole person and prepares graduates to drive meaningful change worldwide.

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To submit your name for confidential consideration or to nominate a colleague, email Bryant Group.

Priority will be given to application materials received by February 6, 2026.