Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy

Hamline University•Saint Paul, IN

16d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Hamline University seeks an Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy, a senior university leader who reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. In coordination with that vice president, this role oversees university philanthropy, including scholarship compliance, planned giving, charitable gift tools, and major and annual gifts. The position collaborates on fundraising plans and priorities, supports the Board of Trustees’ Advancement and/or Campaign Committee, leads fundraising professionals, and oversees campaign preparation and management. It manages a portfolio of major gift prospects, planned giving programs, scholarships, and related compliance. The role also establishes standards and procedures for advancement programs and events, supervises and develops staff, reviews fund agreements, and contributes to departmental budgeting and goal-setting. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months per year. Occasional evening and weekend work and out-of-state travel may be required. The salary range is $95,000–$100,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 10 years of development experience or transferable experience, with a proven record of success building organizational capacity.
At least 7 years of supervisory or management experience.
Demonstrated experience with budget preparation, planning, and resource management.
Experience managing development operations programs in a campaign setting and supporting senior leaders and volunteers in tracking and analyzing fundraising activities.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team and inspire team members and volunteers.
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills.
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, including using technology to strengthen presentations when relevant.
Successful experience expanding organizational fundraising capacity using analytics and data management.
High energy and initiative; organized and goal-driven.
Strong collaboration skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations and out of state for professional meetings and conferences.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience in higher education fundraising environments or transferable skills.
Campaign experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement to establish annual plans and ongoing fundraising priorities, which may include capital or comprehensive campaigns.
Support the Vice President of Institutional Advancement in staffing the Advancement and/or Campaign Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Oversee fundraising professionals, including staff focused on major and annual gifts.
Oversee cross-functional campaign preparation and management, including progress reports, funding breakdowns, and analytical materials.
Manage planned giving and other charitable gift tools.
Oversee scholarships and ensure compliance.
Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.
Provide guidance and establish standards, policies, and procedures for advancement programs, events, and web procedures.
Supervise and manage advancement staff in annual giving and major gifts, including performance evaluations, performance planning, and succession planning.
Oversee recruiting, hiring, training, and motivating professional and administrative staff.
Review fund agreements to ensure development efforts align with established priorities.
Work with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement to develop the annual budget and departmental goals for the Office of Institutional Advancement.
Support the Vice President of Institutional Advancement in tracking the budget throughout the fiscal year.
Perform other duties as requested.