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Chief Advancement Officer

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Adler School of Professional Psychology Full time


Reporting directly to the President of the University, the Chief Advancement Officer collaborates with the advancement team and senior leadership to fulfill the institution's mission of promoting socially responsible practices, fostering healthy communities, and contributing to a more equitable society.

This pivotal position spearheads fundraising initiatives and grant activities throughout the university, enhances philanthropic engagement among trustees and university stakeholders, and supports the President's fundraising endeavors while providing strategic guidance to the institution by leveraging industry insights and best practices.

Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.

A minimum of seven (7) years of documented experience in progressive development leadership and/or successful fundraising within a complex, dynamic, and/or matrixed environment is essential; experience in higher education, non-profit, or related sectors is preferred.

Of the required seven (7) years, at least four (4) years must involve oversight of personnel.

Key Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated alignment with Adler's commitment to social justice
Ability and enthusiasm to champion the university's comprehensive fundraising campaign
Capability to identify and promote the President's fundraising priorities
Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
Willingness to travel at least 30% with the President and advancement team members
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including a positive and professional demeanor; leadership and teamwork capabilities
Proven experience managing teams and agencies in a fast-paced setting
Strong financial and project management skills to effectively allocate resources and ensure timely execution of multiple initiatives
Experience collaborating within dynamic environments with both internal and external stakeholders, leveraging influence to drive change
Ability to consistently recognize opportunities for enhancement and provide actionable recommendations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and visionary skills
Proactive in identifying challenges and seeking assistance to address them
Excellent collaboration skills
Demonstration of emotional intelligence and professional maturity
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Strong research skills and capabilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:


Collaborates with key stakeholders, including the President, Board of Trustees, donors at all levels, alumni, and friends of the University to develop both long-term and short-term strategies for engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of constituents in all matters related to the advancement and philanthropic support of the University.

Establishes priorities and takes responsibility for a broad and complex array of initiatives tied to the university's philanthropic goals and activities.

Supports the development of a growing institutional advancement team, formalizes and implements a plan for the university's next comprehensive campaign, and works to enhance the involvement and engagement of university partners in fundraising efforts.

Oversees the planning and execution of all programs and activities aimed at increasing philanthropic support for the University, including setting overall office-wide goals and objectives for all units, and directing the strategic implementation and evaluation of fundraising and engagement strategies to achieve those objectives.

Manages the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of leadership gift prospects through personal visits and other communication methods.

Plans and supports all fundraising and constituent engagement activities of the President, Center and Institute Directors, other departments, and faculty.

Collaborates with the Chairs of the Board of Trustees and Campaign Steering Committee and other leaders on the Board to ensure coordination and ongoing progress of all fundraising and constituent engagement activities.

Serves as a member of the President's Cabinet, responsible for advising and collaborating with the President on a full spectrum of institutional matters.

Manages, motivates, and evaluates the Institutional Advancement staff.
Establishes and oversees the budget for the Institutional Advancement office.

Represents the University at events, to volunteer groups, and in the community with the goal of enhancing the visibility of the University's fundraising priorities and needs.

Other duties as assigned and/or required.

Work Environment (Physical Demands): The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Core Competencies:

Communication:
Effectively articulates ideas in all oral and written communications.
Exhibits strong listening and comprehension skills.
Keeps others informed and responds in a timely manner.
Demonstrates consistency between words and actions.
Handles interactions with tact, diplomacy, respect, and composure.

Promotes the spirit and essence of the School's Vision, Mission, Values, and Key Strategies through both verbal and written communication.


Teamwork and Collaboration:
Works cooperatively with others toward achieving common goals.
Seeks consensus and win-win solutions to problems and conflicts.
Actively contributes and participates fully in team initiatives.
Puts the success of the team above personal interests.
Builds and maintains constructive working relationships.

Adaptability:
Supports changes in the work environment.
Displays a proactive, problem-solving approach to work.
Commits to lifelong learning by continuously enhancing skills, knowledge, and effectiveness.
Actively seeks and initiates creative and innovative solutions.
Exercises sound, accurate, and informed independent judgment when necessary.

Quality Orientation and Accountability:
Results-driven and committed to quality through continuous improvement.
Eliminates ineffective activities and addresses performance gaps.
Anticipates and responds to stakeholder needs.
Monitors personal performance, accepts responsibility for actions, and actively seeks feedback.
Meets deadlines and completes projects in a professional and timely manner.
Seeks opportunities to enhance productivity and/or reduce costs while maintaining high-quality standards (fiscally responsible).

Support of Vision, Mission, Values, Key Strategies:

Supports and exemplifies the School's Values of social interest, compassion, justice, respect for the individual, honors diversity and difference, intellectual rigor, optimism, and collaboration.

Articulates the School's Vision, Mission, and Key Strategies to educate others.
Demonstrates active commitment to advancing the School's Vision, Mission, and Key Strategies.
Exhibits personal integrity, honesty, enthusiasm, and compassion.
Aligns work processes to advance the School's strategic plan and key strategies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Adler University that all individuals are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection.

The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment based on age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of Adler's equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative action to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.