Pepperdine University · 23 hours ago
Vice Chancellor, Parent and Family Development
Malibu, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expPepperdine University is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Parent and Family Development who will be responsible for building prospect and donor relationships, raising financial support, and increasing the donor base within the university's parent and family network. The role focuses on major and principal gift donors and involves cultivating relationships to enhance financial support for the institution's mission-driven programs.
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Responsibilities
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major and principal gift donors/prospects of 120-150. The focus is primarily on those with a capacity to give $25K to $5M annually. This position requires regular travel to cultivate and solicit major gift prospects, ensuring both activity goals and pipeline goals are met
Maintain a list of top parent prospects and establish a development plan for each primary prospect. Focusing on top-rated prospects is a priority, while also identifying and qualifying others
Serve as the lead for the implementation of Pepperdine's new parent philanthropy program that seeks to engage Pepperdine's parent and family donors/prospects in a more strategic way
Assist in the development and growth of the Parent and Family Council, volunteer opportunities, and communications to maximize engagement and philanthropy of Pepperdine's parent community, both on-campus and regionally
Partner with Advancement's Planned Giving Office and the Research, Grants, and Foundation Relations team to identify, solicit, and steward planned gifts and grants
Partner with senior leadership and other appropriate central staff to create a core of university-wide parent prospects for major gifts supporting university-wide priorities
Utilize the Pepperdine advancement database, The Raiser's Edge, to research historical records and communications with donors and prospects, and document new actions and proposals
Perform other duties as assigned
Uphold University mission through work performed
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and 7+ years of professional experience in fundraising, sales, or a related profession
Highly organized, able to take direction, and able to handle multiple tasks in a rapid-paced environment
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and fundraising goals
The proven ability to work well with character diversity
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Careful attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
The ability to deal with the public in a professional manner, and to communicate clearly and accurately
The ability to articulate the Pepperdine mission and incorporate it into daily work
Working knowledge of personal computer systems and programs
Preferred
10+ years of success in fundraising at a major and/or principal gift level, higher education, or another nonprofit environment
Experience working with parents and boards is preferred
Benefits
A robust and highly competitive benefits package
Company
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values.
501-1000 employees
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Phil Phillips
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Pepperdine University
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