NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago
Associate Vice President, University Advancement
UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Associate Vice President for University Advancement at the University of Central Missouri. The role involves overseeing comprehensive development and alumni service programs, leading the advancement team, and coordinating fundraising activities to support the university's mission.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate the planning and implementation of all advancement activities which includes annual fund, alumni relations, major gifts and planned giving as well as the development of annual and long-range strategic plans. This responsibility includes the infrastructure required for future major giving initiatives including the support of a comprehensive campaign
Build and lead the work of the development, alumni staff and advancement services
Provides leadership in creating a culture of engagement at University of Central Missouri, working closely with the Alumni Foundation, athletic fund-raising and all academic units
Coordinate the fund raising activities of the colleges, departments and units by working with the constituent development officers in meeting their fund raising goals. Provide leadership and direction for the advisory boards, committees and support groups
Participate as a member of the senior development management team in direct support and provide consultation to the Vice President for University Advancement/Executive Director of the UCM Alumni Foundation
Create relationship paths that utilize the President, senior administration, Deans and other academic leaders in prospect development and solicitation of gifts. Assist in the planning of prospect and donor visits. Elevate a prospect/moves management program to create a more efficient/effective principal gift program
Consult and direct advancement personnel to build their portfolio of prospects for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major, leadership, and principal gifts including goal setting
Supervises and assists in the professional development of the fundraising, alumni, and advancement service staff
Leads staff in establishing a strong philanthropic focused and supportive work environment
Provide staff leadership for assigned committee(s) of the UCM Alumni Foundation Board of Directors to include the Development Committee and possibly others
Hire, train, inspire and guide direct reports and the fundraising team toward achieving accountable goals and outcomes
Integrate a comprehensive annual giving and alumni relations program into the overall institutional engagement, giving, and connectivity objectives
Responsible for developing and managing budget
Facilitates, develops and maintains strategically aligned staff work and accountability plans
Design, implement and evaluate annual performance measures required for successful major gift fundraising outcomes: specific donor-related strategies, visits, solicitations, proposals, dollars raised
Act as liaison and strategic ally to Integrated Marketing and Communications (all departments) to build and create innovative strategic communications plans and deliverables that support the advancement team and align with the University mission
Work with Integrated Marketing and Communications to create all marketing materials for University Advancement and the Alumni Foundation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the following field(s) of study: Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Not-for-Profit Management, Communication, Educational Leadership or related field required
Five (5) years management experience required with proven success in leadership
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare proposals, reports, and correspondence are required
Preferred
Master's degree in the following field(s) of study: Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Not-for-profit management, Communications, Educational Leadership or related field preferred
Proven success in cultivating and closing major gifts preferred
Campaign experience desirable
Higher education or not for profit experience preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
3 weeks paid vacation per year
3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Retirement
Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM
30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b))
Up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year
Up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year
Up to full tuition for their dependents
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment)
Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage
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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