NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Vice President for Advancement
Bangor, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expHusson University is seeking a Vice President for Advancement to lead and manage its comprehensive institutional advancement program. This role involves overseeing fundraising, alumni engagement, and strategic planning to enhance philanthropic support for the University.
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Responsibilities
The Vice President works with the President and the Board of Trustees to develop a dynamic philanthropic program
Develop and execute the University’s short and long-term strategic budgeting, financial planning, and administrative efforts and initiatives
Provides support and staffing to the President, including a portfolio of top donors and prospects
Support the Advancement Committee of the Board
Provide strategic direction to the Alumni Association Board of Directors and other advisory boards to further the mission and support of the University
Establishes collegial working relationships with the President, the Advancement team, Senior Cabinet members, the Board of Trustees (specifically the Board’s Advancement Committee) and other key institutional leaders to identify, develop, implement and assess strategies to increase philanthropic support for the University that includes unrestricted giving, major/endowment giving, planned giving and grants
Provides leadership, supervision, and management of the Advancement team including the annual setting of strategic priorities, performance plans, evaluation and assessment, interpretation and analysis of annual program goals and results that are aligned and congruent with the University’s overall strategic plan
Provides leadership for the Alumni Engagement and Development programs that will enhance the University’s engagement of alumni, parents, and friends in raising philanthropic support
Works effectively with University Marketing and Communication Offices to develop appropriate and timely key messages and materials to effectively support the advancement efforts targeted to various constituent groups
Develop productive relationships with members of the senior management of all divisions of the University to best understand and position the University’s strengths, priorities and needs
Assists and supports the President and Trustees in identifying, cultivating, and establishing long-term relationships that will yield significant support from donors and prospects
Collaborates with Marketing, Admissions, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs in building and enhancing the engagement opportunities of all current and prospective donor constituencies
Works closely with the finance & administrative divisions to ensure that all gift receipts and acknowledgements are managed appropriately in a timely fashion and reported to entities as required
Ensures the accurate and timely reporting of gifts and implementing comprehensive results reporting systems to facilitate sound decision-making to advance the University
Represents the University at events and functions and serves as a valuable and visible member of the University and local community
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience in higher education and/or comparable non-profit organization, including 2 years in management positions supervising fundraising staff
Demonstrated experience with major gifts, comprehensive campaigns, planned and deferred giving, corporate and foundation solicitation, grant administration, and annual fund programs
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required
Dynamic and experienced development professional who is a strong leader, collaborator, strategic thinker and team leader
Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills with Trustees, alumni, corporate and community leaders, donors, prospects, professional peers and colleagues
Understands marketing as it relates to advancement opportunities and functions
High level of energy, entrepreneurial spirit, a reputation for accepting and meeting challenges and a sense of humor
Knowledgeable of database management technology and committed to its use to facilitate program planning, prospect management, donor research, and results analysis
A person of high integrity committed to upholding the Mission of the University and to earning the respect and support of faculty, staff, donors and external constituencies
Ability to effectively supervise, coach, and motivate Advancement staff
Fosters open, collaborative work environment
Keeps current with and assures adherence to industry best practices
Preferred
Experience in alumni engagement is preferred
Master's degree in relevant areas or appropriate advanced profession certifications is preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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