Chief Advancement Officer - The Registry Interim

We Place Vice Presidents for Advancement

The placement of Interim Chief Advancement and Development Officers is central to the mission of The Registry. The Registry is the nation’s best source for senior interim leadership. We place Interim Vice Presidents of Advancement and Development at public colleges and universities; community colleges and state systems offices; and private colleges and universities including faith-based and minority-serving institutions. As colleges and universities expand strategic fund-raising and donor development, college and university presidents and governing boards continue to rely on The Registry for highly experienced Interim Chief Advancement Officers. Registry Interim Advancement Officers have expertise related to donor cultivation and solicitation; foundation strategies; federal and state grants; feasibility studies and campaign management; alumni relations; and marketing and communications strategies—essential functions of a robust advancement office.

A Proven Process

The Registry’s success in delivering the right interim leaders to the right institutions is built upon a proven, four-step process:

Getting to know you

We work closely with you to gain the knowledge and insight to find candidates who fit your goals. They will review materials and consult directly with your board chair, president and other key decision makers.

Drawing on experienced candidates

We offer a pool deep with talent. Our members are already vetted by and contracted to The Registry and can be ready on short notice to assume interim positions.

Managing the selection process

We help you make the right choice. A Registry principal will travel to campus with your chosen finalists to participate in a customized and collegial selection process. Excluding travel expenses, the process is pro-bono.

Tracking results

We help you manage expectations. A Registry principal will develop an expectations document that identifies your challenges and priorities and establishes accountability for your new interim administrator.

Testimonials

Importantly, [the Interim] provided the leadership and management needed to oversee the Advancement division. He did this with a high level of collaboration, professionalism and data-informed decision making. He was instrumental in overseeing the year-end fundraising goals…I found [the Interim] to exceed expectations with his leadership and establishing a new tone for the entire area under his responsibility.

Suzanne Mellon, Ph.D.

President, Carlow University

In short, [the Interim] has done a superb job for Rose-Hulman. Not only did [the Interim] stabilize a group greatly in need of leadership, he also provided us with a demonstration of ‘what is possible’ in the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. His experience was perfect for his time here and he put in place an organization that will be successful for many years to come.

James Conwell, Ph.D.

President, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

“I have found the Registry an invaluable resource at critical junctures. Professional, responsive and discrete. They have my unqualified endorsement”

Steve Titus, J.D., Ph.D.

President, Iowa Wesleyan College

Registry Best Practices Define The Gold Standard

The Registry’s success matching the right interim executives to the right institutions is made possible by its burgeoning membership of more than 1,000 veteran executives; and is enhanced by the development of—and adherence to—the following six best practices for interim engagements:

All of The Registry’s preliminary work is pro bono—including the identification and selection of candidates.
Registry interim candidates have already been pre-qualified—and they are immediately available to be matched to the needs and requirements of your institution.
The Registry’s business model makes it possible for institutions to cap their overall costs at current budgetary levels for the duration of the interim engagement.
A Registry “Expectations Document” is collaboratively developed that defines the purpose, direction and desired outcomes.
The Registry is a membership-based organization, which preempts the need for expensive, time-consuming and potentially disruptive open-market interim searches.
For nearly 30 years, the Registry has provided the best talent—and its members have delivered the best results.

Value

The Registry offers the best pricing model—our fees are incurred on a monthly-only basis. They will be roughly equivalent to your institution’s established budget for salary and fringe benefits for the duration of our interim service.