Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement - Touro University : Job Details

Overview

The Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement ( AVP ) is a seasoned advancement professional tasked with supporting the Executive Vice President, and the Vice President of Institutional advancement in leading a comprehensive fundraising and alumni relations strategy. The AVP will collaborate closely with the Executive Vice President and Vice President of Institutional Advancement, providing leadership and expertise to ensure the success of fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement efforts. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the AVP will play a pivotal role in cultivating a culture of philanthropy within the university community.

Responsibilities

The AVP's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Development

+ Organize and implement fundraising strategies, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from a portfolio list generated from Raiser's Edge and other research programs used by Institutional Advancement (IA).

+ Manage a portfolio of new prospects and lapsed donors, focusing on gifts of $18,000 and above, with an expectation of a minimum of five one-on-one visits per month.

+ Assist with further implementation of the Graduway platform and serve as the liaison between Graduway and the schools, easing its implementation into the alumni program.

+ Consult and advise on all fundraising activities with Touro IA team members. Provide the information necessary to set fundraising goals in conjunction with the Touro University's Institutional Advancement Department using information from our Database.

+ Collaborate closely with other professionals to enhance the event experience for donors and prospects, playing a pivotal role in the coordination of individual events with a major fundraising component (Galas, Dinners, etc.).

+ Contribute significantly to the development and implementation of a social marketing strategy, including website e-philanthropy and direct mail in schools.

Alumni Affairs

+ Identify and manage a targeted portfolio database of alumni with the aim of soliciting major gifts through an ongoing program in consultation with the central IA office.

Communications

+ Collaborate closely with the Communications and Marketing Department to create necessary presentations for major gift donors.

+ Speak on behalf of the institution at events, or other public functions when necessary.

Administration

+ Provide leadership and direction to the Institutional Advancement team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment in consultation with the VP/IA.

+ Take a leading role in developing and managing budgets for fundraising and alumni relations initiatives.

+ Monitor and evaluate team performance against established goals with the EVP and VP .

+ Maintain detailed documentation of fundraising strategies and processes.

+ Conduct prospect and donor research using any and all available search engines or systems such as Hatch ai system

+ Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education, Preparation, and Training

+ Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

+ Minimum of 15 years of experience in fundraising having significant successes in closing major gifts of $100,000 and above.

+ Experience in Annual Alumni Fund of varying educational entities.

+ Demonstrated success in leading comprehensive advancement operations.

+ Experience managing fundraising staff, volunteers, and major donor relationships.

+ Knowledge of school advancement and alumni affairs preferred.

Skills

+ Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development and motivation.

+ Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies, including donors and university leadership.

+ Strategic thinker with a track record of achieving ambitious goals.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising database software specifically Raiser's Edge.

Physical Demands

+ Extensive computer use and sitting/standing required.

+ Ability to lift up to 5 lbs.

Travel

+ Travel required as necessary.

Maximum Salary

USD $300,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $240,000.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Full range of Health Plans

+ Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

+ Dependent Care and Transit Programs

+ Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short-term and Long-term disability programs

+ Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

+ Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

+ Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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Job Locations US-NY-New York

ID 2024-10744

College Administration

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Monday-Thursday 9AM-5:30PM, Friday 9AM-3PM

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Alumni Affairs/Development

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US