Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy

Trustees of the Hamline University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, seeks an Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy to lead a strategic portfolio of major and annual gifts, scholarship tools, and planned giving in partnership with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.

This senior role manages a team of fundraising professionals, sets annual priorities, and guides standards for advancement programs while focusing on analytics, donor relations, and compliant scholarship oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of development experience or transferable experience with proven record of success in building capacity in an organization.
• Minimum of 7 years of supervisory/management experience and demonstrated experience with budget preparation, planning and resource management.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Advanced degree preferred; higher education fundraising experience strongly preferred; campaign experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement to establish annual plans and ongoing fundraising priorities.
• Supports the Vice President of Institutional Advancement in staffing the Advancement and/or Campaign Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Oversees a team of fundraising professionals including staff members with a focus on major and annual gifts.
• Oversees cross-functional campaign preparations and campaign management activities including progress reports, funding breakdowns and other analytical materials.
• Manages planned giving and other charitable gift tools.
• Oversees scholarships and ensures compliance.
• Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service. Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The Assistant Vice President is a senior leader for the university, responsible for providing, in coordination with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, oversight of University philanthropy including, but not limited to, scholarship compliance, planned giving, charitable gift tools, major and annual gifts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management and Fundraising

• Collaborates with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement to establish annual plans and ongoing fundraising priorities, which may include capital and/or comprehensive campaigns.
• Supports the Vice President of Institutional Advancement in staffing the Advancement and/or Campaign Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Oversees a team of fundraising professionals including staff members with a focus on major and annual gifts.
• Oversees cross-functional campaign preparations and campaign management activities including progress reports, funding breakdowns and other analytical materials.
• Manages planned giving and other charitable gift tools.
• Oversees scholarships and ensures compliance.
• Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Provides guidance and establishes standards, policies, and procedures for advancement programs, events, and web procedures.

Team Management

• Supervises and manages the performance of the advancement staff in annual giving and major gifts through yearly performance evaluations, performance planning and succession planning.
• Oversees recruiting, hiring, training and motivating of professional and administrative staff to ensure quality staffing resources and efficient operations.
• Reviews fund agreements to ensure development efforts are in line with established priorities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the: Vice President of Institutional Advancement. This position supervises 3-5 employees. This position does not supervise student workers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Experience in 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; ability to inspire team and volunteers. Strong interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills. Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; using technology to increase the power of the presentation when relevant. Successful experience in expanding fundraising capacity in an organization using analytics and data management. High level of energy and initiative; organized and goal-driven. Strong collaboration skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and utilize tact and diplomacy.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum of ten (10) years of development experience or transferable experience with proven record of success in building capacity in an organization. Minimum of 7 years of supervisory/management experience and demonstrated experience with budget preparation, planning and resource management. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Advanced degree preferred. Experience in higher education fundraising environments or transferable skills strongly preferred; campaign experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. on an occasional basis, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations, and well as to travel out of state for professional meetings and conferences.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months a year. Occasional night and or weekend work may be required. Out of state travel may be required. Salary Range: $95,000- $100,000

EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local commission; disability; age; or protected veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application. Since 1854, Hamline has set the standard for excellence in education, and we continue to do so today with the help of driven individuals who are dedicated to Hamline’s tradition of doing all the good we can in all the ways we can. Our community of students, faculty, and staff take seriously the ideals of the university—scholarship, leadership, and fellowship—and work together to enact positive change locally, nationally, and globally. Join us and see how you can take the lead here at Hamline.