Senior Vice President, Advancement and the University of Memphis Foundation

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 011071 Category Administrative Executive Department Office of University Development Minimum Position Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and ten (10) years of appropriate experience.
Proven record of success in senior level leadership position.
Special Conditions Work Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 a.
m.
– 4:30 p.
m.
May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule Posting Date 12/21/2023 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants The University has partnered with Lindauer, a global search and talent firm for this vacancy.
All resumes, cover letters, and/or interest forms should be submitted to the search firm directly.
Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made.
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Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised The SVP will lead a team overseeing philanthropy, alumni affairs, advancement services, and the UofM Foundation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The desired SVP will have demonstrated experience leading teams toward $100 million-plus annual fundraising goals and will have played a significant role in sizable comprehensive campaigns.
Successful candidates will be change agents with a proven track record of enhancing a fundraising program through transformative leadership.
Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) Job Duties Duties & Responsibilities Will oversee the planning, organization, and evaluation of all fundraising activities under the jurisdiction of advancement and the UofM Foundation, ensuring that short- and long-term goals and objectives are achieved.
Duties & Responsibilities In consultation with the President and other senior staff, will provide information, guidance and support to members of various volunteer committees including the University’s Board of Visitors and UofM Foundation Board of Trustees.
Duties & Responsibilities Participate in the University’s annual planning and budgeting process and maintain fiduciary responsibility for advancement and UofM Foundation operations.
Oversee annual budgets and works with program administrators to be fiscally responsible.
Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for all management reports on development efforts for internal tracking and analysis and external communications purposes.
Duties & Responsibilities Provide operational control over a moves management plan for major gift prospects, designed to build the University’s base of major gift support.
Leads major gift prospect tracking sessions that develop solicitation strategies key prospective donors.
Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a major gift portfolio of top-level potential prospects for cultivation and solicitation.
Duties & Responsibilities Work with the President to solidify fundraising priorities, design strategies for him/her to solicit leadership gifts, and develop and execute plans for capital and comprehensive campaigns in the support of the University.
Duties & Responsibilities Maintains ongoing communication with members of the National Executive Board of Directors to ensure meaningful involvement.
Duties & Responsibilities Provide strategic vision for alumni relations, implementing that vision through collaborative leadership of the Board of the Alumni Association and Alumni Council and its committees.
Duties & Responsibilities Serve as a spokesperson for the Alumni Association and foster a consistent, customer service driven approach to alumni and constituent inquiries and concerns within the Alumni Association offices.
Duties & Responsibilities Utilize innovative media and technologies to further connections and giving with UofM alumni, students, and community.
Duties & Responsibilities Work closely with Career Services Office to maximize engagement impact for alumni through career event support, online services, social media, and other approaches to alumni support