Pepperdine University · 8 hours ago
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Pacific Northwest and Bay Area Regions
United States
Part-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$128K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expPepperdine University is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor to build prospect and donor relationships and raise financial support for the institution. The role focuses on major and principal gift prospects, emphasizing donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to enhance alumni engagement in the Pacific Northwest and Bay Area regions of the U.S.
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Responsibilities
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects of 120-150. The focus is primarily on those with a capacity to give $25K to $1M 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 prospects and establish a development plan for each primary prospect. Focusing on top-rated prospects is a priority, while also identifying and qualifying others to meet portfolio penetration goals
Work with Alumni Affairs to engage members of the alumni chapters throughout the Pacific Northwest and Bay Area, and utilize best practices in fundraising
Partner with Advancement's Planned Giving Office and the Research, Grants, and Foundation Relations team to identify, solicit, and steward planned gifts and grants
Participate in advancement activities and regional events, including dinners, receptions, alumni events, etc., many of which involve evening and weekend work hours and travel. Must be willing to travel to Malibu on occasion for important events, meetings, and Advancement all-staff activities
Consistently meet or exceed individual and team key performance goals. Added focus on pipeline development to meet increasingly aggressive annual fundraising goals
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
7+ years professional experience in fundraising, sales, or related profession
Highly organized, able to take direction and handle multiple tasks in a rapid-paced environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and fundraising goals
Proven ability to work well with character diversity
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must have careful attention to detail
Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, to deal with the public in a professional manner, and to communicate clearly and accurately
Ability to articulate the Pepperdine mission and incorporate it into daily work
Working knowledge of personal computers and programs
Preferred
10+ years of success in fundraising at a major and/or principal gift level, higher education, or another nonprofit environment
Benefits
Pepperdine offers 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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