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Lindenwood University lists this Assistant Vice President, Development opportunity in saint charles, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.
Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:
Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1).
Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .
JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title: Assistant Vice President, Development
Division: University Advancement
Evaluation Group: Staff Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Senior Vice President, UniversityAdvancement
Positions Supervised: Director, Development; Director, Leadership Annual Giving; Director, Corporate and Foundation Development; Director, Athletics Development; Assistant DevelopmentOfficer, Athletics
About Lindenwood University Advancement
Located in historic St. Charles, Missouri, Lindenwood University isa premier, independent comprehensive institution known forstudent-centric focus and innovation. Lindenwood is committed toproviding an exceptional, values-driven education that preparesstudents to thrive in a dynamic world. It is an exciting time tojoin the Lindenwood Advancement team. As we prepare to launch acomprehensive fundraising campaign, we are aligning our operationalinfrastructure, building high-impact philanthropic opportunities,and enhancing our engagement with alumni, donors, and regionalconstituents to support student success, experiential learning, andinnovative campus spaces. At Lindenwood, we benefit from working ata picturesque, historic campus, located in a thriving micro-urbancommunity that’s adjacent to a major metropolitan city. In fact, inBusiness Insider named St. Charles the best college town inMissouri, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recognized LindenwoodUniversity as the Best College/University.
Job Summary
The assistant vice president (AVP) of development providesstrategic leadership for Lindenwood University’s developmentfunctions, including planned giving, corporate and foundationrelations, major and principal giving, and leadership annualgiving. This is a centralized position supporting all colleges andunits across campus, including athletics. Reporting directly to theSenior Vice President for Advancement, this role serves as a keydriver of philanthropic growth and a critical partner in preparingfor the university's upcoming comprehensive campaign.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representationof the types of duties and level of responsibility that will berequired of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specificduties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employeesmay be directed to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description.
Job Responsibilities and Execution
Provides strategic leadership for university developmentfunctions, aligning fundraising strategies with the university’sinstitutional priorities and campaign goals
Leads the development and execution of strategies to securephilanthropic support from individuals, corporations, andfoundations
Leads and mentors a growing team of professionals focused on awide range of development functions, including major gifts, annualgiving, athletics giving, planned giving, and corporate andfoundation philanthropy
Partners with Deans and other academic leaders to advancefundraising initiatives and donor relationships
Provides leadership for campaigns and other strategicfundraising initiatives
Maintains a personal portfolio of donor prospects, includingmajor, principal, and planned giving prospects
Serves as the institution’s planned giving officer
Ensures gift agreements and stewardship plans are properlycreated, reviewed and executed for all major gifts
Oversees development’s use of Raiser’s Edge NXT, ensuring theCRM is utilized for all development work, including opportunities,substantive engagement tracking, reporting, portfolio and movesmanagement, and performance and productivity tracking
Builds and oversees clear fundraising metrics, performancestandards, and reporting processes that guarantee accountabilityand fuel continued revenue expansion
Leadership and Strategic Thinking
Orchestrates the cross-functional alignment of fundraisingstrategies with long-term institutional priorities, translatinghigh-level vision into actionable campaign milestones
Collaborates with the AVP of Advancement Operations and theDirector of Stewardship and Donor Relations to develop a strategyto steward and engage previous donors, requalify and cultivateprior donors, and ensure all donors receive stewardship touchpoints after gift closure
Pioneers innovative approaches to donor acquisition andpipeline expansion, leveraging advanced analytics and marketinsights to anticipate philanthropic trends and securetransformational support
Drives institutional agility by designing scalable developmentframeworks that empower academic leaders and advancement staff tocapitalize on emerging opportunities
Champions a culture of strategic accountability and continuousimprovement, deploying data-informed decision-making to optimizeresource allocation and maximize return on investment across allfundraising verticals.
Keeps current on tax regulations and planned giving policies toexpertly advise development officers and donors on complex,tax-wise charitable giving strategies
Establishes long- and short-term strategic goals based onassessment data and ensures standards for the department and itsfield are met or exceeded
Manages budget, personnel, prospect research, and proposaldevelopment
Maintains relationships with current and potential donors
Employee Management and Development
Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassadorof the Q2 culture of service excellence
Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
Recruits, interviews, recommends, welcomes, observes, andmonitors performance of department staff
Sets clear performance expectations and holds employeesaccountable
Conducts annual employee evaluations based on evidence,observation, and feedback
Manages human resources reporting for the department, includingtime keeping and other personnel matters
Determines metrics used to evaluate performance of advancementofficers
Job may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
An equivalent combination ofeducation, training, and experience will be considered. Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in non-profit fundraising
Master’s degree preferred
Experience utilizing Raiser’s Edge NXT or another AdvancementCRM for portfolio management, reporting, etc.
Proven experience with major and principal giving cultivation,solicitation, and closure
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Campaign experience preferred
Experience with planned gift and non-cash gift solicitationspreferred
Experience developing strategic fundraising plans and managingdonor portfolios and relationships preferred
Experience in comprehensive fundraising reporting, goalsetting, and performance management preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
May be representative,but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesnecessary to perform this job competently.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals fromdiverse communities and cultures
Comprehensive knowledge of comprehensive advancement conceptsand principles
Ability to drive strategic direction
Management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, includingpersuasive communication skills
Portfolio and moves management skills
Knowledge of general office hardware and Microsoft OfficeSuite
Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge fundraising software
Excellent creative, interpersonal, and organizationalskills
Ability to exercise good judgment, think critically, andmultitask
Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strictconfidentiality
Ability to understand and implement general principles ofaccounting and best practices in gift management
Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborativerelationships with faculty, staff, alumni, students, community, andmedia partners
Work Environment
Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.
General office setting
Some travel required
Evening and weekend work required as needed
Non-Standard Flex
Physical Abilities
The physical demands described beloware representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to work effectively at a computer for extended timedaily
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Adequately mobile in order to travel to visit donors as well asto attend events on and off campus
Ability to carry up to 20 pounds, set up, work, and break downevents
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.
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Worksite address
saint charles, MO, 63301, US
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