Texas Woman's University · 2 days ago
Vice President of University Advancement and Alumni Engagement and Executive Director of the TWU Foundation
Denton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expTexas Woman's University is seeking a Vice President for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement who will provide strategic leadership for fundraising and alumni initiatives. The role involves overseeing the University Advancement and Alumni Engagement Office and fostering a culture of philanthropy within the University.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Lisa D. Taylor, SPHR
Responsibilities
Serves as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, playing a critical role as a strategic voice in the creation, articulation, and implementation of institutional goals and objectives
Provides strong leadership that demonstrates and promotes TWU’s core values and inspires increased engagement and commitment
Leads, manages, supervises, and directs all areas of the University Advancement and Alumni Engagement Office including, but not limited to, annual giving, major gifts, corporate giving, foundation giving, planned giving, donor relations, data information systems, special events, advancement services, advancement communications, alumni relations, and related programs
Develops and implements a strategic plan to guide all advancement initiatives across all three campuses, including innovative planning, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive fundraising initiative as well as performance measures designed to monitor and maximize the effectiveness of the University’s advancement programs
Compiles information and reports as needed for executive management
Presents information and reports as needed to the Board of Regents
Develops reliable and ambitious fundraising and alumni activity goals and projections partnered with effective strategies and stewardship programs
Leads staff and volunteers to institutionalize philanthropy and fund development within the University while providing overall leadership and support for advancement staff and engaging volunteers as appropriate in relationship cultivation activities
Oversees alumni engagement and communications
Plans, coordinates, and evaluates short and long range goals for University Advancement
Develops, proposes, monitors, evaluates and administers policies and procedures in the area of fundraising management
Identifies, cultivates, and solicits prospects and current donors annually, for major and planned gifts
Provides leadership in developing and maintaining integrated comprehensive internal and external fund development activities for the University
Serves as the Executive Director of the TWU Foundation
Assists the board chair and officers in meetings, develops agenda and prepares materials, and represents the operations of the Foundation to all University interests and external inquiries
Communicates and consults with the president and chancellor on a regular basis
Collaborates with other cabinet members on strategic initiatives
Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Eight years of strong advancement experience with a demonstrated record of successful leadership in a high-performing development program
Must possess strong leadership, fundraising and communications skills as well as supervisory experience
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position
Ability to build productive relationships with the Chancellor and President's cabinet and other senior academic leaders, development colleagues, corporate leaders, philanthropists, alumni, and other constituents important to the success of Texas Woman's University
Confidence and the ability to provide advice, as needed, and to serve as a strategic thought partner to University leadership and key colleagues
Knowledge of and skill in developing and implementing best practices in philanthropy, including the formation of major strategic priorities, and management of key functional areas in advancement, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, institutional giving, events, alumni engagement and advancement services
Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex advancement operation, using human resources, time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long-term and short-term goals of the institution
Knowledge of and sensitivity to overall issues of governance
Knowledge of academic culture combined with a deep appreciation for the power and value of TWU's mission
Professional demeanor, good interpersonal skills, and ability to relate easily to a wide range of groups
Ability to maintain tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality in dealing with members of the University community and the University's donors and alumni
Skilled in independent thinking and creativity
Leadership, flexibility, efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments
Proven ability to recruit and retain high-performing team members
High expectations for and outstanding ability to motivate and empower staff to get results
Precision and facility with language; judgment needed for effective communications; and strong writing, editing, and speaking skills
Ability to represent the University in a variety of settings as required
Ability to travel extensively both regionally and nationally
Ability to work independently when needed
Financial acumen including the ability to apply budgetary and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints
Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Proven experience in a senior higher education advancement role preferred
Company
Texas Woman's University
Educating women since 1901. Co-ed since 1994. At Texas Woman's University, we are pioneers in healthcare, business, education & liberal arts.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad E. Smith
Co-Founder, Texas Woman's University Future Classroom Lab (TWUFCL)
Beth Yelverton Whitley
Director of Honors Student Success and Partnerships, Honors Programs
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