Associate Vice President For Development / Executive Director Of The Campaign

The incumbent ensures administrative oversight of the University’s major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation fundraising, and Annual Giving, including direct supervision of the Executive Director for Development. The AVP/Executive Director, in conjunction with university leadership, will finalize and manage the campaign strategic plan, develop comprehensive programs and develop campaign strategies; train volunteers and staff in campaign strategy and policies; and, provide supervisory functions for all major gift officers. Key Responsibilities
Manages Vision and Purpose: Oversight for university fundraising and comprehensive capital campaigns. Drive for Results: Focus on developing and managing metrics-driven major-gift fundraising programs and campaigns. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of fundraising programs, including individual, grant development annual fund programs; and a thorough understanding of gift management and stewardship. Oversee University Fundraising and comprehensive capital campaigns:
Plan and ensure implementation of all University Development processes. Ensure compliance with University fundraising policies, goals and procedures. Development Communications:
Coordinate communications (recognition, stewardship, information) of fundraising programs via various media, such as campus publications and electronic media working closely with University Advancement Marketing and Communications team. Preferred Qualifications
Responsibility in a comprehensive and sophisticated fundraising program, including supervisory experience in a college or university. Experience with all elements required for fundraising program success, including goal setting, target donor development, prospect cultivation, donor research, gift solicitation, acknowledgement, and stewardship.