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Job Opportunity: Vice President, Philanthropy:University of Memphis

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Vice President, Philanthropy

 

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number: SAECC3985
Advertised Title: Vice President, Philanthropy
Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number: 024198
Job Category: Administrative Executive
Department: Office of University Development
Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and ten (10) years of advancement practice in higher education with at least 7 (seven) years of Advancement management.

Special Conditions:
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Will require work beyond normal schedule including weekends, nights, some holidays, and some travel.

Posting Date: 09/06/2024
Closing Date: 09/20/2024
Open Until Screening Begins: No
Hiring Range: Commensurate with practice. Anticipated hiring range: $180,000 - $210,000 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions: While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions:
Special Instructions to candidates: All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
candidates must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work practice is located on full-time hours. Part-time work practice will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No
Positions Supervised: Will supervise staff as directed by Senior Vice President

expertise, expertise, and Abilities:
   » capability to act independently and provide strategic direction.
   » Strong leadership abilities expertise with effective and consistent development and coaching.
   » capability to manage resources, handle multiple projects on an continuing basis while covering the everyday needs of the organization.
   » capability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
   » capability to be flexible and change plans quickly.
   » broad expertise of philanthropic principles, trends, and best practices, particularly in a higher education context.
   » capability to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
   » Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building expertise to engage donors, alumni, volunteers, and stakeholders.
   » Possess expertise to manage and implement change as well as motivate and mentor staff while increasing performance.
Additional Position Information: People, purpose, and production will guide this advancement leader. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Advancement, the Vice President for Philanthropy enhances production that provides both university-wide and divisional-level leadership abilities in growing philanthropic support for the University of Memphis. Serving as part of the Advancement senior leadership abilities team, the Vice President drives development agent performance and builds the donor base for support to gain stakeholder loyalty. Provides strategic leadership abilities and mentorship to their assigned units and collaborates across all areas of Advancement and the University of Memphis. Builds and leads results-focused teams with a leadership abilities style that encourages and promotes an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit among the team. Responsible for growing the donor pipeline that supports the mission of the University of Memphis.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only):

Job tasks

tasks & Job responsibilities: Leads and directs fundraising teams for the institution, coaches development staff, and builds partnerships with campus leaders to increase philanthropic support for the University. Responsible for new program development regarding principal gifts, pipeline growth, and donor success. Utilizes data, systems, and technology to cultivate a robust prospect pool and innovative strategy to nurture sustained fundraising growth. Leads the collection, tracking, and analysis of fundraising performance metrics to reach established goals and presents significant data to stakeholders. Builds organizational commitment to values, culture, and employee engagement. Drives a high-performance culture focused on aspirational goals, results, and constant improvement.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Effectively leads change initiatives through data, culture, strategy development, and structural enhancements. Identifies, develops, and mentors talent within reporting lines and across the organization. Leads, supervises, and directs a leadership abilities team responsible for college/unit-located programs, major gifts, gift planning, prospect strategy and development, and gift and records processing. Travels regularly to visit donors, prospects, and coach development staff. Promotes and leads initiatives with an emphasis on organizational growth and performance. Leads the creation and continuing review of a donor compliance program ensuring the charitable gifts are awardable and impactful and spending is appropriate and prudent.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Develops and coordinates solicitation strategies for key leadership abilities groups as part of a comprehensive campaign. Develops, directs, and ensures the satisfactory, continuing progress of the campaign plan. Provides oversight and management for the campaign budget. Collaborates closely with university leadership abilities, deans, faculty, employees, alumni, friends, organizations, and others to align fundraising targets and plans. Generates comprehensive reports for university leadership abilities and key volunteers. Represents the Division at events, conferences, and meetings to promote fundraising initiatives and establish connections within the philanthropic community.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Performs other tasks as assigned

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
   » Do you have practice in higher education?
   » Yes
   » No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
   » Cover Letter
   » Resume
   » References List Optional Documents

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Salary: Unspecified
Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Address: Memphis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 09/06/2024 / Viewed 5 times
Contact Information
Company: University of Memphis


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