Vice President for Institutional Advancement

*This position is an on-site position*

SUMMARY: 

The Vice President for Institutional Advancement reports directly to the President, is a member of the University’s Cabinet, serves as the University’s Chief Development Officer and provides vision, strategic direction, and innovation for the Office of Institutional Advancement at Lourdes University. Working closely with the President, the University’s Cabinet members, University Advisory Committees and the Board of Trustees, the Vice President will provide strong leadership and will be a key contributor to the development and execution of Lourdes’ fundraising vision and ambitions for the future. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides leadership, strategic direction, vision, and management of the University’s overall institutional advancement efforts, including annual and major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, community relations, and alumni relations

• Works closely with the President to be a visible representative of Lourdes, both on and off campus to develop a strong external presence for the university throughout Northwest Ohio and in neighboring communities of Toledo and Sylvania

• Establishes and maintains positive community relations that contribute to the University’s ability to fulfill its mission.

• Collaborate with other departments to create strategies for developing donor relations/stewardship standards

• Oversees operational planning, budgeting, and reporting.

• Recommends policies and procedures that improve customer service, operational efficiency, and enhance the ability of the University to realize it’s mission, strategic priorities, and goals

• Manages, mentors, and evaluates team members to develop and maintain a high performing team of professionals

• Co-directs the University’s Department of Marketing and Communications with the Vice President for Enrollment Management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Previous record of leadership and accomplishment in the field of intuitional advancement with a proven track record of fundraising success, especially with campaign planning and major gift solicitation

• Previous record of documented successful solicitation of numerous major and principal gifts with a history of building an advancement program and fundraising performance

• Exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to solicit and cultivate donors

• Strong organizational, supervisory and leadership capabilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education training and experience

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success in one or more of the key areas of institutional advancement (annual giving, alumni relations, leadership giving, strategic data management marketing and communication) 

• Experience in higher education and an articulated appreciation for Lourdes Catholic, Franciscan mission is highly desired

• Familiarity with fundraising CRMs and use of technology in advancement required