Meharry Medical College is one of the nation’s most vital historically Black institutions, with a legacy rooted in advancing health equity and expanding access to care. Founded in the years following the Civil War, Meharry has remained steadfast in its mission to educate healthcare professionals who serve underserved communities. Today, as the largest private historically Black academic health sciences center in the United States, Meharry continues to shape the future of medicine, dentistry, public health, and biomedical research. Its graduates carry forward a commitment to service, with a significant majority returning to communities in need of compassionate, high-quality care.
Meharry integrates academic excellence with a deep sense of purpose. Its culture reflects a commitment to accountability, inclusion, integrity, and compassion. Under the leadership of President James E.K. Hildreth, M.D., Ph.D., the institution is undergoing a period of transformation marked by innovation, strategic partnerships, and national influence in areas such as health equity and public health policy.
The Opportunity
The Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement will join Meharry at a defining moment, helping to shape and scale a comprehensive advancement enterprise in support of an ambitious $500 million campaign.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement, this role serves as the second-most senior advancement leader and a central architect of fundraising strategy, team development, and operational excellence.
This leader will oversee all fundraising programs, from principal and major gifts to alumni relations, corporate and foundation partnerships, and advancement operations. With responsibility for a growing team of approximately 20 professionals, the SAVP will focus on building infrastructure, refining performance metrics, and cultivating a culture of accountability and collaboration. The role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership, including managing a select portfolio of high-level prospects and advising institutional leadership on campaign strategy.
This is an opportunity for a seasoned advancement leader to contribute meaningfully to an institution that is transforming healthcare outcomes nationwide while deepening its philanthropic reach and impact.
