Marshall B. Ketchum University · 13 hours ago
Associate Vice President for University Advancement and Chief Development Officer
Anaheim, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMarshall B. Ketchum University is seeking an Associate Vice President for University Advancement and Chief Development Officer to lead the development of a sustainable philanthropic infrastructure. The AVP/CDO will manage a team of development professionals, shape strategic fundraising plans, and collaborate with university leadership to align philanthropic efforts with institutional priorities.
Non ProfitEducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic leader to strengthen the culture of philanthropy at MBKU, and advance a culture of performance excellence within University Advancement
Leverage strong communication skills and storytelling to articulate MBKU’s mission, vision, and values in ways that resonate with all constituents and inspire philanthropic engagement from alumni, corporations, foundations, patients and community members
Oversee University Advancement development staff, development consultants, including foundation and corporate relations, planning and annual giving efforts
Coach and develop the UA team through strategic mentorship, clear goal alignment, and impactful performance management
Drive cohesive strategy development and execution across the campus ensuring alignment with the university’s top fundraising priorities and long-term vision
Champion best practices in gift administration and prospect management and ensure organizational accountability through the consistent application of Advancement policies and procedures
Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising strategies
Personally manage a portfolio of high-level prospects and work in close partnership with university leadership (VP for Advancement, President, Deans) to cultivate and solicit transformational gifts
Serve as strategist and thought partner on six-figure+ prospects
Serve as one of the staff liaisons to the MBKU Board of Trustees, with primary responsibility for the Advancement Committee
Assist in fostering an inclusive and high-performing board culture that advances university fundraising goals and aspirations
Serve as a senior member of the Advancement leadership team
Contribute to divisional strategic planning and operational excellence
Collaborate with Database Consultants to ensure adherence to prospect management protocols, stewardship processes, and systems optimization
Serve as a senior advisor to the Vice President for Advancement
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to be an effective team builder with a strong commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and partnership with the internal and external community
Proven ability to cultivate positive working relationships across cultural, functional, and organizational lines
Proven success in major gift fundraising, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Demonstrated ability to oversee major gift programs and stewardship efforts with creativity and accountability
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Five (5) years of professional experience as a seasoned performance-driven senior development officer of a higher education or nonprofit institution which may include major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaigns
Five (5) years of management or supervisory experience
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited university
5-8 years of management or supervisory experience with major gift program with performance-driven metrics and accountability
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to build a philanthropic community that reflects MBKU's values
Company
Marshall B. Ketchum University
Marshall B. Ketchum University is home to the Southern California College of Optometry
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.75M2016-10-18Grant· $0.75M
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