Pepperdine University · 6 months ago
Vice Chancellor, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Malibu, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expPepperdine University is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Development at the Graziadio Business School, responsible for building prospect and donor relationships and raising financial support. This role focuses on major and principal gift donors, collaborating with alumni engagement to enhance donor relationships and support the school's mission-driven programs.
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Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major and principal gift donors/prospects of 120 and conduct 180+ substantive visits annually. The focus is primarily on those with a capacity to give $100K to $5M annually
Develop, organize, and oversee the fundraising strategy and programs for the Graziadio Business School
Collaborate with the Annual Giving team, Alumni Affairs, and other colleagues to create effective strategies, inspire success, track and analyze fundraising metrics, and consistently meet or exceed individual and team key performance goals
Develop best practices and strengthen the pipeline of future donors
Identify prospective and new members for the PGBS Board of Advisors. Work with the Deans and the Assistant Director of Graziadio Board Operations to manage the board
Conduct ongoing stewardship activities to further enhance the relationship between donors, Pepperdine University, and the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Identify prospects for planned gifts and corporate & foundation gifts in conjunction with faculty, the Planned Giving department, and Research, Grants, and Foundation Relations department
Utilize the Pepperdine advancement database, The Raiser's Edge, to research historical records and communications with donors and prospects, and document new actions and proposals
Develop and manage annual travel and expense budget
Perform other duties as assigned
Uphold University mission through work performed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum 7 plus years of progressively responsible major gift fundraising experience
A proven track record that demonstrates solid success soliciting and closing six-figure gifts with some experience closing seven-figure gifts
Excellent oral and written communication skills, persuasion, and presentation skills
Ability to create strong relationships with key faculty and staff and comprehensively understand their programs and opportunities for major gifts
Ability to collaborate with fundraising colleagues in central advancement and other schools and programs
Ability to effectively communicate the vision, mission, and core values of Pepperdine University
Strong organizational skills and a high level of accountability to performance metrics
Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings
A general level of comfort dealing with high net-worth individuals, an ability to maintain discretion, and a high level of confidentiality, when dealing with sensitive internal matters and with significant donors and benefactors
Preferred
MBA or other advanced business degree preferred with ten or more years of major gift fundraising experience, including in an institute of higher education and preferably in a school of business and management
An individual with outstanding professional qualities who models collaboration, and has organizational sensitivity to build support, confidence, and consensus from all facets of the business school
Understanding and experience with the underlying principles and techniques associated with planned giving and estate gifts
Benefits
A robust and highly competitive benefits package
Company
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values.
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