Vice President for Development

Title: Vice President for Development

Division: Development

Department: Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 1.2 E1

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Vice President for Development.

Reporting to the University President, the Vice President for Development serves as the chief development officer of the University. The Vice President provides innovative and strategic leadership in the planning, implementation, and administration of the University's comprehensive fund-raising efforts. The role oversees Development, Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI and serves as President of the University of Southern Indiana Foundation.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provides visionary planning, organization and evaluation of all fundraising activities within Development and the USI Foundation, ensuring that short- and long-term goals and objectives are achieved.
Participates in the University Strategic Planning process including the identification of USI Foundation fundraising goals and metrics to measure progress periodically.
Develops and executes plans for capital and comprehensive campaigns in support of the University.
Serves as the President of the USI Foundation. Manages the USI Foundation Board of Directors to ensure a robust philanthropic network within constituent groups of the University, with emphasis on alumni, while working closely with the Foundation Board Chair and the Foundation's standing committees—Nominating, Audit and Finance Committee.
Serves as a member of President's Cabinet and President's Council.
Oversees collaboration with Student Financial Assistance to utilize AwardSpring scholarship and donor management software to identify, offer and process student scholarships.
Provides strategic vision for Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI, implementing that vision through collaborative leadership of the Alumni Council and its committees and chapters.
Collaborates with University leadership to determine fundraising needs, priorities, and goals and serves as Chair of the University's Development Council.
Works closely with USI Foundation Accounting in the identification and recording of gifts and required legal documentation to ensure proper treatment to maintain compliance.
Participates in USI Foundation annual external audits and risk assessment process. Enhances donor and community relations by representing the University and USI Foundation at various internal and external events.
Furthers the attainment of established goals for the Development and Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI offices by developing and maintaining cordial and professional working relationships with University faculty, administrators, staff and students.
Oversees communication of the status of current fundraising and alumni engagement and volunteer activities to the USI community and the general public.
Commitment and capacity to build and sustain philanthropic relationships across diverse stakeholder groups including alumni, donors and prospective donors while ensuring confidentiality.
Participates in all stages of fundraising, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
Secures leadership, major, and planned gifts for the USI Foundation.
Serves as an advisor to the University President on all fundraising and alumni engagement matters.
Under the direction of the President, works closely with the Board of Trustees, serving as the main liaison for the fundraising activities and programs for the University.
Supervises the Director of University Art Collections and serves as Chair of the Art Collection Committee.
Serves as the liaison between the University and the USI Retirees organization and its Coordinating Council.
Partners with external fundraising counsel when necessary.
Recruits, motivates, coordinates and retains a strong staff which maintains cooperative relationships between Development and Alumni Engagement.
Enhances connections and giving for all stakeholders including, USI alumni, students and the broader community.
Coordinates compliance as it relates to the identification and documentation of conflict-of-interest statements for the USI Foundation Board of Directors.
Provides leadership on special projects and programs assigned by the University President.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of successful fundraising experience and leadership within a professional fundraising organization required.
A proven record of success in fundraising, including directly securing leadership gifts.
Proven experience and success in leading teams to fundraising goals.
Demonstrated experience bringing to fruition successful comprehensive capital campaigns.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency and innovation.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Skilled in proofreading and editing.
Organizational skills, particularly planning, managing deadlines and evaluating progress.
Possesses strong attention to detail and follow through.
Contemporary understanding and working knowledge of industry best practices to enhance University philanthropic efforts.
Computer literacy and experience using fundraising databases.
Valid driver's license.