University of Missouri-Columbia · 9 hours ago
Executive Director of Advancement - Health System
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an Executive Director of Advancement for its Health System. This role will lead fundraising efforts, manage a team of fundraisers, and develop strategies to secure major gifts for MU Health Care and the School of Medicine.
Education
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and inspiration to a team of major gift fundraisers, alumni professionals, and administrative teams to accomplish and exceed goals set for MU Health Care and the School of Medicine
Strategize fundraising efforts within the School of Medicine in conjunction with the Dean, Chief Executive Officer, Vice Chancellor, Department Chairs, and MU Advancement
Identify prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors in partnership with corporate and foundation relations leadership
Lead the advancement strategic planning priority review as related to all fundraising and alumni affairs activities
Lead the execution of a strategic fundraising plan and program, consistent with the overall strategic plan and mission of the university
Meet regularly with Associate Vice Chancellor and leaders from the School of Medicine and MU Health Care to discuss strategies for top priorities and prospects and to gain support for positional leadership efforts
Partner with leadership, department heads, faculty, and key leaders to assist with prospective strategy efforts that align with the strategic vision and goals to maximize philanthropic success
Develop, implement, and manage an annual advancement plan with specific goals, strategies, and inclusive of all programs, including major and principal gifts, annual giving, planned giving, regional and national giving, and corporate and foundation relations, in partnership with and support from program leaders
Personally manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, developing and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies
Manage an individual portfolio of major gift and principal-level donors, making substantive contact and presenting proposals
Identify donor prospects with a strong sphere of influence and affluence, resulting in major and principal gifts
Actively engage in campus prospect management efforts in conjunction with leadership; and
Work in collaboration with other Executive Directors and Senior Directors within the Health Systems team
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred
A commitment to the mission of the University of Missouri—to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university
Fundraising experience with a focus on major giving, including an ability to develop and implement strategies for gifts of significant institutional impact
Experience with capital campaigns of similar scope at a higher education institution of comparable size
Experience collaborating with senior leadership to advance a high-level philanthropy program, earning trust and holding respect, motivating towards greater engagement
Project management experience, including planning and critical evaluation of an initiative, designing metrics to monitor performance, and motivating a team to achieve goals
Excellent communication skills, including superior verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding analytical and organizational skills, including an ability to deliver progress reports and effective data in a timely, accurate manner
A desire to serve on a team and an ability to motivate and manage others
Fluency with donor database software
Benefits
Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
Time Off – Personal time off (PTO) as well as 10 paid holidays.
Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.
Founded in 2011Columbia, Missouri, USA
10001+ employees
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Carli Carmack
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR SR
Chad Higgins
Interim Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement & Chief Engagement Officer for the UM System
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