Drexel University · 4 hours ago
Associate Vice President of Development, Health Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$162K/yr - $243K/yr
10+ years expDrexel University is seeking an Associate Vice President of Development to lead the fundraising and engagement programs for its Health Sciences. The role involves overseeing advancement efforts, managing a team, and executing funding initiatives to support the university's fundraising goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide vision and direction for the Health Sciences advancement efforts, including alumni engagement, annual giving, major gifts and planned giving
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a select portfolio of principal gifts prospects across the assigned colleges and schools, and those with interest in supporting the Health Sciences and the Hospital
Effectively manage a team of Health Sciences development staff, including direct supervision of unit leaders/Assistant VPs and administrative support staff
Establish, track and report on key performance indicators that measure the effectiveness and efficiency of fundraising activities and performance
Ensure that the major giving activities are maximized through an effective advancement team of fundraising professionals and partnerships across Units and functional areas
Partner with the Deans of the assigned colleges and schools to increase and support their development efforts and maximize fundraising potential
Define and execute bold funding initiatives that advance Drexel and SCHC’s fundraising goals and promote a strong culture of philanthropy across the enterprise
Recognize the unique contribution the academic and research components and work closely with stakeholders to promote development strategies tailored to these programs, their histories, and their constituents
Represent the Health Sciences unit to a broad range of senior-level constituencies, including trustees, alumni, friends, corporate executives, foundations and board members
Support the Senior Vice President, Institutional Advancement in developing, aligning and executing the strategic priorities of the University
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. ( Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated fundraising success, including securing with major and principal (7-figure) gifts
Experience leading/managing a team of professional staff
Experience in higher education development
Program and pipeline development experience
Collaborative style and ability to work within multiple leadership teams
Ability to integrate and lead a complex advancement program
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of database fundraising software
Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent basis
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends
Valid Driver's License and ability to drive frequently
Preferred
Health Sciences/Medical fundraising experience
Master's degree
Experience with CS Advance
Familiarity with the Greater Philadelphia area health systems
Company
Drexel University
Drexel is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban R1 research university, known for the nation’s premier co-operative education program.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Keiser, PhD
Co-Founder: Education, Learning and Brain Science (E-LaBS) Research Collaborative
Tamara Galoyan
Co-Director & Co-Founder, Education, Learning, and Brain Sciences (E-LaBS) Research Lab
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