Associate Vice Chancellor of Development

Associate Vice Chancellor of Development

The Associate Vice Chancellor of Development position is responsible for reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Government & External Relations;

overseeing all efforts to secure private giving for the University; and providing leadership and management for the direction, planning, and implementation of a comprehensive development and advancement services program.

Primary responsibilities of the position will include :

• Develop or continue inputs with measurable goals to secure philanthropy in support of the achievement of the University’s strategic plan goals.
• Design and implement or continue a comprehensive annual operating plan for Development and Advancement Services with measurable objectives consistent with the strategic plan.
• Supervise the staff responsible for generating private funds in the areas of Major Gifts, Annual Giving and Planned Giving and the Advancement Services staff who support them.
• Design, implement, and evaluate annual performance measures required for successful Major Gift fundraising outcomes : specific donor-related strategies, visits, solicitations, proposals, dollars raised.
• Work closely with University leadership including the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Government & External Relations, Campus Vice Chancellors, Deans, University Trustees, and Foundation Directors on issues relating to leadership prospect cultivation, solicitation, and strategies for achieving University priorities.
• Support the Vice Chancellor for Government & External Relations in staffing the Board of Trustees’ Development Committee and the Board of Directors of the Troy University Foundation.
• Support the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Government & External Relations in the management of a portfolio of the University’s top 30 to 40 prospective donors and coordinate that work with the development officer to whom those prospects are assigned.
• Manage a personal portfolio of at least 40 key prospects.
• Assess and oversee implementation of best practices for a successful Annual Giving program including : coordination of annual appeals, face-to-face solicitation of Leadership Gifts, phonathon, volunteer calling, mail and email solicitations and support of volunteer leadership.
• Work in concert with Deans, faculty, other directors and volunteer leadership to increase the number of donors and the level of Annual Fund giving.
• Promote and facilitate the relationship of Annual Giving to all other individual giving programs, particularly Major Gifts.
• Establish or continue appropriate performance goals for Annual Giving staff.
• Design or continue and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive planned giving program coordinated with the Annual Giving and Major Gifts programs.
• Oversee the development and implementation or continue, of a comprehensive stewardship plan.
• Facilitate ongoing dialogue with University units critical to fundraising success.
• Conduct substantive performance reviews for each direct report at least once per year and oversee the performance review process for the entire development and advancement services staff.
• Develop guidelines or continue, for a substantive orientation process for development officers new to the institution.
• Arrange for appropriate training and professional development to be available and utilized for all Development and Advancement Services staff.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Thorough understanding of the development process, including Advancement Services, Alumni Affairs, and Stewardship.
• Proven ability to manage and to lead.
• Ability to motivate both staff and volunteers.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Well-developed communication skills and strong writing ability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of personal computer and office software skills.
• Ability to work with University leadership at the highest levels of involvement.
• Affinity for the institution.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree in a related field.

Work Hours : Standard office hours.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Troy University participates in eVerify.

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