University of Alaska Foundation Seeks Applicants for Primary Leadership Role
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2025
Fairbanks, AK - The University of Alaska Foundation (Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation) seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its next president and as chief development officer for the University of Alaska (UA) system. Information about the position and hiring process is available at .
Based in Alaska, with offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks, this role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to shape and expand philanthropy across the university system in support of its mission and priorities.
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the Ï㽶ÊÓƵsystem’s mission. It provides essential infrastructure and leadership, overseeing the acceptance, management, and stewardship of philanthropic contributions.
Beyond its fiduciary role, the Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation offers strategic guidance, coordination, and technical expertise in fundraising and development, supporting the unique needs of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵsystem’s three separately accredited universities.
The president collaborates closely with the Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation Board of Directors, Ï㽶ÊÓƵsystem president, and chancellors of the three universities within Ï㽶ÊÓƵto develop and execute system-wide strategies for growing and sustaining private donations.
As a steward of the university system’s philanthropic resources, the president ensures the Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation fulfills its mission through prudent management, investment, and allocation of funds, always honoring donor intent.
The president aligns the efforts and optimizes the resources of the foundation in support of the University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast.
The position is open until filled. Should you have any questions, please contact Matt Paskin, executive assistant to the president and board liaison, (907) 786-1169 or mpaskin@alaska.edu.
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation established in 1974 to seek, secure and steward philanthropic support in partnership with the Ï㽶ÊÓƵsystem. For more information on the Ï㽶ÊÓƵFoundation and how to contribute, please visit .
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