Chief Advancement Officer

4 days ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Director of Fund Development

Mount Mary University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Fund Development to join our Advancement team. This is a key leadership role that will play a critical part in shaping the future of our institution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fund development plan that meets or exceeds Mount Mary's budget requirements on an annual basis.
  • Lead the day-to-day function of the fund development and alumni engagement team, providing strategic, functional, and effective leadership.
  • Collaborate with the Vice President of Advancement to provide guidance and support to the team, ensuring the successful execution of fundraising campaigns and events.
  • Identify, develop, solicit, cultivate, and steward key relationships with donors and prospects, expanding and diversifying the donor base/pipeline.
  • Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies, coordinating and managing special campaigns, and monitoring and reporting on progress.
  • Manage capital campaigns, engaging and overseeing capital campaign firms as necessary, and work collaboratively with other departments, including finance and marketing.
  • Support university fundraising events and solicitations, and collaborate with the Vice President in strategic planning of programs and new initiatives.
  • Recruit volunteers to assist with fundraising activities, and provide training and mentorship to Advancement staff, communicating fundraising goals and progress.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with progressively responsible fundraising, business development, and/or sales experience.
  • Strong leadership and management skills with a minimum of 5 years experience managing a team of fundraising professionals.
  • Ability to set goals, measure accountability, motivate teams, and provide guidance and support.
  • Past experience developing, managing, and implementing fundraising campaigns and events.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building and maintaining strong relationships.
  • Above-average communications skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent listening skills to find mutually beneficial solutions for donors and the university.
  • Ability to make and deliver presentations to clearly share information that responds directly to audiences.
  • Desire to embrace and ability to articulate the mission and values of Mount Mary.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced environment, and ability to manage multiple assignments.
  • Create strategies and follow through on tactical implementation while monitoring and measuring results.
  • Self-motivated team player who can work individually without supervision and effectively with others on project teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize workload and respond to change.
  • Knowledge of fund development best practices and related IRS regulations.
  • Knowledge of public and private funding opportunities particularly in southeast Wisconsin.
  • Knowledge of and ability to utilize donor software. Past experience with Raiser's Edge preferred.
  • Flexibility to travel occasionally.
  • Occasional weekend and evening work.
Working Conditions:
  • Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year.
  • Complete work required within a limited space.
  • Complete work required within a limited time.

Mount Mary University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary, please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity.



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