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Bryant Group Places Associate Vice President for Advancement Services for Belmont University

March 20, 2026

Dallas-based executive search and leadership consulting firm Bryant Group conducted a nationwide search led by the firm’s Executive Search Director, Colleen Rogers Aivazian, resulting in Michele Miller of Fishers, Indiana securing the role of Associate Vice President for Advancement Services at Belmont University.

Ms. Miller is a dynamic advancement professional with more than two decades of leadership experience in nonprofit philanthropy spanning higher education, human services and cultural organizations. Her expertise includes campaign management, strategic planning, prospect development, advancement services, stewardship and talent development. She has led organizations toward data-informed cultures, developed data strategies that strengthen fundraising outcomes and built high-performing teams across her career. Prior to her role at Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Ms. Miller served as Vice President of Advancement Operations at the Purdue for Life Foundation, Executive Director of Advancement Services at Ball State University Foundation and Executive Director of Advancement Services at Butler University. Ms. Miller earned her bachelor’s degree in applied music from Manchester University.

“I am thrilled to welcome Michele Miller to Belmont University as our new Associate Vice President for Advancement Services,” said David Rosselli, Executive Vice President for University Advancement at Belmont. “Throughout our conversations with her, it was clear that Michele brings the leadership skills, operational rigor, strategic mindset and collaborative spirit that we need in this role. We are excited to have her join the team in this key leadership role as we continue to grow the Advancement program at Belmont and achieve even greater success through the Hope Transforms campaign.”

In her new position, Ms. Miller will strengthen the systems and strategies that drive Belmont’s fundraising success — from donor analytics and prospect development to gift administration and advancement technology. She will work closely with development colleagues across campus to deepen donor engagement and support Belmont’s ambitious philanthropic goals, including the Hope Transforms campaign. Her track record of building data-savvy, high-performing teams positions her well to help Belmont reach new levels of fundraising impact.

“It’s a privilege to join the Advancement team at Belmont, especially as we redefine what advancement means for the university,” said Ms. Miller. “Belmont’s values resonate for me both personally and professionally, and I’m ready to partner with this team to build a data-driven strategy that makes a genuine difference.”

About Belmont University

Belmont University transforms students into leaders of purpose and character. The university is consistently nationally recognized for its innovation, commitment to teaching and exceptional student experience. Nearly 9,000 students come together each year from every state and more than 30 countries to live, learn and grow while pursuing a life of purpose, meaning and impact. Located near the heart of Nashville and lauded as one of the 50 most beautiful colleges in America, Belmont offers a supportive and welcoming environment where innovation, creativity and leadership are highly valued.

Advancing Great Leadership

Bryant Group, based in Dallas, Texas, and with associates located across the United States, specializes in executive search and leadership coaching for higher education, healthcare and nonprofits with an emphasis on advancement leaders and other executives. In 1988, Bryant Group founder, Chris Bryant, started one of the country’s first search firms specializing in philanthropy recruitment. Now under the leadership of CEO Sally Bryant, the woman-owned firm has a long history of recruiting, developing and coaching great leaders. Bryant Group has impacted more than 10,000 leaders and served more than 300 organizations across the US and Canada.