Case Western Reserve University · 1 day ago
Associate Dean of Development and External Relations
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expCase Western Reserve University is seeking an Associate Dean of Development and External Relations for the Weatherhead School of Management. The role involves providing strategic leadership for fundraising programs, developing long-term strategies, managing donor relations, and overseeing the alumni relations team.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a strategic plan for the school's development and alumni relations activities in support of the school's strategic plans, encompassing all departments, degree programs, and centers, with goals of increasing philanthropy, alumni participation and satisfaction. Provide leadership and management oversight of all aspects of the school's development and alumni relations programs. (20%)
Serve as a member of the senior staff of the Weatherhead School of Management and advisor to the Dean on matters of advancement, development, and external affairs. Work in partnership with the Dean; other development and alumni relations colleagues; faculty, alumni and other stakeholders of the Weatherhead School of Management; and university relations and development to raise philanthropic support for priority programs, centers and departments. (20%)
Manage a discrete portfolio of high capacity national and international prospective donors to maximize gifts from alumni and other stakeholders of the Weatherhead School of Management. (15%)
Define, plan, initiate and direct all aspects of the fundraising program for the school in the areas of individual major gifts, annual fund, alumni, foundation and corporate relations and planned giving. Coordinate and participate in major and principal gift solicitations by working closely with the vice president for school and college development, senior vice president for university relations and development, the dean, and Weatherhead School of Management development officers. (15%)
Manage and direct the development and alumni relations staff of the Weatherhead School of Management, including strategic planning, solicitation strategies, and performance measurements. Approve expenditures and manage the budget for Development and External Affairs for the Weatherhead School of Management. Operate effectively and with fiscal responsibility, both as an individual and in a team environment. (10%)
Provide direction and supervision on all external affairs to enhance the school's image and to promote its development activities and academic programs. Serve as the school's primary contact with regard to fundraising issues. (10%)
Assist with the staffing of alumni events, running screening programs and providing staff support for regional volunteer leadership recruited to further the university's overall and development goals. (10%)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of progressive experience in development, alumni relations, or related field (substantive sales, marketing, and/or legal experience)
University experience is highly desirable; however, experience in a multi-unit organization or corporation will also be considered
Must have a proven track record of successful fundraising
Previous supervisory experience required
Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated strategic planning and management skills to successfully develop and implement a development plan
Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and multifaceted development program
Significant demonstrated experience in leadership-level individual giving to provide leadership for the entire program
Tenacity in identifying new sources of philanthropic support, ability to close gifts
High degree of energy, creativity, flexibility, and organization
Ability to multi-task and work with an ever-changing schedule
Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to work independently and show accountability for fundraising programs
Must be able to work effectively under stress
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisor, and customers face to face
Strong organizational planning and management required
Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office), word processing, and database management and the ability to learn new programs
Ability to meet consistent attendance
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Familiarity with Advance or other donor databases preferred
Benefits
Excellent healthcare
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Winter recess
Company
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.17M2015-10-12Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Caden Kacmarynski
Co-Founder and President - Case Quantum Computing
Christine Kush
Associate Dean, Corporate Partnerships and Executive Education
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