Assistant Vice President of University Advancement

Job Number: ASSIS001419

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Description

A successful candidate will play an active role
in FMU’s existing academic success. The Assistant Vice President of University Advancement: is responsible to
provide leadership and service to advance the financial growth and stability of the University. The Assistant Vice President for University
Advancement will lead the way in developing short and long-term strategies within the mission of the University and will provide leadership
and oversight in all matters relating to fundraising. This position is a member of the President’s Cabinet. The AVP provides oversight and
administration of seven principal units which include corporate/foundation relations, annual giving, major gifts, planned giving,
advancement services, and alumni affairs.

Essential Functions:

• Establish, implement, and oversee
  procedures for identifying, researching, and cultivating prospective donors.
• Lead the cultivation and solicitation of donors and
  donor prospects, up to and including, the acknowledgment and stewardship of all gifts to the university.
• Set annual fundraising
  goals, including the development and distribution of an annual report.
• Ensure continuing program of donor acknowledgment,
  appreciation, and recognition including all correspondence to donors.
• Develop and manage Division’s mission and objectives, and
  provide general support, as determined by the President, for the Board of Trustees in the area of development.
• Regularly attends
  public functions with or in place of the president where a Florida Memorial University presence is necessary.
• In conjunction with
  the President, oversees all external relations for the University.
• Establish and implement a robust plan for alumni development and
  engagement, including but not limited to, a regular communication plan and an affinity program.
• Acts as primary contact for all
  matters related to the department’s schedule and activities.
• Responsible for planning, implementing, and completing events,
  programming, and special projects as Participating in the planning and successful implementation of University events (Founders’ Day,
  Donation Day, FMU Giving Day, Fundraising events, etc.).
• Develop relationships with the University community (alumni, locally,
  regionally, nationally, and internationally).
• Manage the University Advancement budget through reconciliation, tracking, and
  reporting progress using specific metrics.
• Acknowledging donors through public and private recognition.
• Develop and
  implement an engagement strategy with churches. Meet or exceed annual revenue and cash-giving goals, increasing the number of
  churches/partnerships involved with Florida Memorial University.
• Collaborate with all University constituents including but not
  limited to senior administrative offices, other colleges/universities, federal and state agencies, etc.
• The omission of specific
  duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.
• Moderate physical Requires
  handling of average-weight objects up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Develop long-term relationships and serve as the primary
  point person responsible for regular communication, education, program involvement, and partnership opportunities with
  churches.
• Oversee the development of networks with key churches, pastors, and church volunteers who will promote our University as
  Ambassadors in the church and community.
• Develop and present funding proposals to church leaders and to their congregation for
  committing financial contributions to the University.
• Represent the University at Local, District, State, National, and
  International Conventions with speakers, displays, and promotional material.
• Master’s degree in communications, Business
  Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful fundraising experience in a
  college or university development program or other comparable charitable organization.
• Experience in higher education is
  preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, business development, organization skills, attention to detail, and adaptability
  to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn
  Learning, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operation. Familiar with Jenzabar technology
  suite for higher education and Banner financial system.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business.
• Pre-Employment
  screening is required: criminal background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants are asked to upload a cover letter of
interest, resume/curriculum vitae, and/or certifications, if applicable.   

Supplemental Information

In addition to the completed application, candidates must submit a list of three professional references (at least one from a previous
employer) that includes names and contact information. Review of application materials will begin ASAP and will continue until the position
is filled. No phone calls, please.