Director of Advancement Programs

George Fox University's seeking a Director of Advancement Programs to provide strategic and dynamic leadership for the advancement team by working closely with the Vice President of Advancement and members of the university community.

The Director of Advancement Programs will execute the vision of George Fox Advancement by providing strategic planning and oversight for engagement, acquisition, and retention of George Fox donors and champions.

This position will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders including alumni, donors, students, faculty, staff, and the broader community in advancing the university's overall mission.

This position reports to the Vice President of Advancement.

About the Job :

The Director of Advancement Programs is a strategist and executor. As a key leader on the advancement team this position is responsible for large- and small-scale community engagement, at all levels, within the institution's external and internal constituencies.

The Director of Advancement Programs creates strategies, systems, and opportunities that ensure all constituents are engaged broadly, solicited en masse for university funding priorities, deliberately cultivated, and ultimately brought closer to the institution and in alignment with the division's and university's strategic and fundraising goals.

This position oversees fundraising programs for key institutional priorities, the ongoing fundraising efforts of collaborating offices, advancement marketing and messaging, donor pipeline development, and high-net-worth (HNW) engagement strategies.

This individual will lead with unparalleled energy, creativity, and visionary leadership as they supervise a team of four to execute short-term and long-term development for George Fox Advancement.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Designing and Implementing Overarching Strategies for wide-reaching engagement to build donor pipelines :
• Partnering closely with the Vice President to ensure all constituent engagement opportunities are created with an understanding of divisional needs and resources.
• General Team Leadership :
• Assisting the Vice President for Advancement in the setting of goals and meeting agendas, as well as development of meeting content for regular team meetings, and for subcommittees for the Board of Trustees (Advancement Committee and Presidential Advisory Council).
• Fundraising Program Duties :
• Partnering with the Director of Operations to identify pipeline and potential constituents for campaign priorities while overseeing the Office of Annual Giving, the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement to successfully achieve their fundraising and programmatic goals within the campaign pipeline construct.
• Supervising Staff :
• Leading and inspiring Alumni and Parent Relations, Annual Giving, and Donor Relations to do their best work in support of the university and the strategic plan and to achieve the respective goals of their own offices.

Overseeing meaningful communication, volunteer opportunities, programming and events, and other initiatives in these areas.

• Overseeing Parent Fundraising :
• Establishing and directing a HNW parent strategy to include targeted communication and niche events, while collaborating closely with the Parent Relations office to achieve development department goals.
• Overseeing Rollout and Campaign for George Fox Scholarship Fund and Crowdfunding Campaigns :
• Overseeing and serving as the primary point of contact for all department-level fundraising.
• Working varied shifts to include mornings, extended evenings and weekends as needed.
• Traveling for work-related conferences, events, and visits as needed.
• Maintaining an understanding of development best practices among Christian colleges.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc.

and works well with a variety of people.

• Other duties as assigned.
• See the full job description attached for more information!

We're looking for candidates who have :

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Seven years of professional-level experience.
• Complex program management or coordination experience.
• Experience working in a university setting.
• Experience working with high net worth individuals and groups.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes :

• Higher education fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to develop strategic plans, implement programs, and motivate and manage individuals and teams.
• Strong management skills and the proven ability to lead a team of individuals towards a common goal.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships individually and cross- departmentally and to ensure effective communication with team members and senior leaders.
• Experience in campaign planning and implementation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of creativity, initiative and motivation.
• The ability and willingness to travel.

Job information :

• Hours Per Week : 40 hours (1.0 FTE)
• May be required to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Primary Work Location : Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions : Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor : Vice President of Advancement

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes.

We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly : Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian : As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling : You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work : You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer :

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume :

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.

It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities.

Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market.

Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.