Associate Vice President, Advancement And Campaign Director

Job Title Associate Vice President, Advancement and Campaign Director Department Development Office Administration Job Code A31200 Job category Full Time Staff Terms and Hours Full Time Exempt, Senior Administrative Staff Salary Range Starting Salary $145,000; commensurate with experience Job Summary

The Associate Vice President, Advancement and Campaign Director reports to the Vice President for University Relations and is responsible in the planning, organizing, and executing the University's major gifts program. This position is the primary strategic, administrative, and management officer for the Vice President of University Relations. This position serves as the team leader and supervisor for professional staff members dedicated to major gift fundraising and the strategic manager of campaign operations. This individual manages a portfolio of prospects in addition to providing gift officers with the support and tools they need to be successful. The Associate Vice President is a chief giving officer and prepares and supports the staff in gift development. Working in close concert with strategic partners across the University, including the academic schools and other divisions, the Associate Vice President will build upon the strategic planning process for the University of Portland's largest comprehensive campaign to date.

Core Duties

• Lead the Advancement team in the planning and implementation of long- and short-term strategies to secure gifts from individuals and organizations through major, planned, and annual gifts.

• Work with the Vice President of University Relations to establish measurable goals to increase fundraising results that are both aspirational and achievable.

• Maintain a portfolio and solicit major and planned gifts.

• Ensure successful implementation of a planned giving program both by informing marketing and prospecting strategy as well as by personally soliciting and assisting in the solicitation of planned gift prospects.

• Set direction and give guidance to the stewardship program to recognize donors in effective and meaningful ways.

• Provide direction and leadership for research and prospect management, setting measurable and attainable goals and evaluating outcomes to ensure fund-raising staff have the information they need to target their work with prospective donors.

• Mentor, train, and supervise Advancement staff. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring processes, setting of expectations, training and professional development, performance management and evaluations, and disciplinary processes including termination of employment.

• Develop strong positive relationships with the university community to establish the Office of University Relations as a major resource and coordinator for all university fundraising.

• In consultation with the Vice President and departmental staff, establish and adhere to annual operating budgets ensuring that development programs are operating in a fiscally prudent and productive way.

• Keep well-informed of current best practices in the Advancement profession and evaluate new and emerging ideas for potential implementation.

• Develop and administer policies related to fundraising and gift stewardship in collaboration with the Office of University Relations.

• Assist with the successful completion of The Campaign for University of Portland through personal solicitations as well as through leadership of the front-line Advancement team.

• Coordinate and lead the efforts with senior leadership and campaign committees to achieve campaign goals.

• Analyze and synthesize data into coherent reports for senior leadership and Board of Regents on campaign progress and initiatives.

• Work with staff to track campaign progress and adjusts the campaign strategy as appropriate.

• Participate in scheduled check-ins and regular strategy meetings.

• Commit to travel and off-site meetings on a weekly basis and attend weekend and evening events as needed.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position's purview and responsibility.

Education & Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree and at least 8-10 years of direct management experience in fundraising, marketing, sales or related field.

• Preferred: Experience with constituent relations software (e.g. Raiser's Edge) or similar CRM

• Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.

Certifications & Licenses

• Preferred: Active Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated management and supervisory skills.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple and varied programs and events in service to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences through means including but not limited to, interpersonal settings, large groups, written and through social media.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to give presentations.

• Strong strategic planning skills with an understanding of tactical implementation.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to set priorities.

• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Effective ability to synthesize information and key initiatives to share with various audiences.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

• Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

• Professional demeanor and ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes. Ability to work effectively with various constituencies including the general public, faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, and other members of the University community.

• Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for the duties of the position, including, without limitation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and constituent relations software (e.g. Raiser's Edge).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.

• Occasionally: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.

• Occasionally: ability to attend events and activities on or off campus.

• Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and other audiences.

• Occasionally: travel locally and domestically by car and air.

Working Conditions

• Hours of employment: sometimes may require working flexible and/or longer hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, when necessitated by projects and travel.

• Stress from work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters.

Work Standards

• Respect for the University's mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University's mission statement states in relevant part: "we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world."1 The University's Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: "Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity."

• The full Mission Statement is at: www.up.edu/about/mission.

• The full Statement of Inclusion is at: www.up.edu/disclosures/inclusion.

• Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.

• Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting university business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.

• Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University's home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S129-2023 Number of Vacancies 1 Estimated Start Date Open Date 04/12/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary