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Joseph Hunter

portrait of Joseph HunterJoseph L. Hunter
Vice President for University Advancement

Joseph Hunter joined Linfield University in January 2020 as vice president for university advancement. He is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive university advancement programs and serves as one of the seven members of the President’s Leadership Team.

Hunter has served in higher education advancement for 20 years, and most recently as the assistant vice chancellor of development at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to Vanderbilt, he helped lead or contribute to successful fundraising campaigns at Wichita State University, Western Washington University, University of Oregon and the University of Wyoming.

A native of Dayton, Ohio, Hunter earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and holds two master’s degrees from Virginia Tech. He and his wife, Sarah, and their two children, now call the McMinnville area home.

Professional resume

  • Education

    • B.A., philosophy, University of Dayton, 1997
    • M.A., philosophy with a focus on applied ethics, Virginia Tech, 1999
    • MPA, Virginia Tech, 2001

  • Experience

    • Vice president for university advancement, Linfield University, 2020 - present
    • Assistant vice chancellor of development, Vanderbilt University, 2017 - 2020
    • Vice president for development, Wichita State University Foundation, 2014 - 2017
    • Senior director/associate vice president of development, Western Washington University, 2012 - 2014
    • Senior director of development, University of Oregon, 2006 - 2012
    • Director of development, University of Wyoming, 2003 - 2006

  • Volunteer fundraising

    • Member, Board of Advisors, Habitat for Humanity of Middle Tennessee, Nashville, TN
    • Past director, Wichita Habitat for Humanity, Wichita, KS
    • Past director, Whatcom Center for Early Learning, Bellingham, WA
    • Past faculty representative, University of Oregon Alumni Association Board
    • Past vice president, Laramie Lion's Club, Laramie, WY
    • Past commissioner, Boy Scouts of America, Snowy Range Chapter, Laramie, WY
    • Past co-chair/founding member, Snowy Range Nonprofit Institute, Laramie, WY

  • Associations

    • Member, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
    • Past member, Northwest Planned Giving Roundtable
    • Past member, Association of Fundraising Professionals
    • Past member, Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable