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Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Seeks Applicants for Primary Leadership Role

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2025

Fairbanks, AK - The Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation (Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation) seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its next president and as chief development officer for the Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the Â鶹´«Ã½ system’s mission. It provides essential infrastructure and leadership, overseeing the acceptance, management, and stewardship of philanthropic contributions. 

Beyond its fiduciary role, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation offers strategic guidance, coordination, and technical expertise in fundraising and development, supporting the unique needs of the Â鶹´«Ã½ system’s three separately accredited universities.

The president collaborates closely with the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Directors, Â鶹´«Ã½ system president, and chancellors of the three universities within Â鶹´«Ã½ to 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Anchorage, Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks, and Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation established in 1974 to seek, secure and steward philanthropic support in partnership with the Â鶹´«Ã½ system. For more information on the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation and how to contribute, please visit .

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