AVP, Advancement Services — Data-Driven Campaign Leader

Dominican University; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Job summary

Dominican University is looking for an Assistant Vice President of Advancement Services to lead strategic initiatives in fundraising operations. The position requires substantial experience in advancement services and strong knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT. You'll ensure operational excellence and compliance across all fundraising activities.

This leadership role will oversee data analytics and gift processing while driving a multi-million-dollar capital campaign. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex projects and diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of leadership experience in advancement services or higher education administration.
• Proven track record of managing technical or analytical roles.
• Advanced skills in using Raiser’s Edge NXT for fundraising operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop reporting frameworks for capital campaign.
• Manage department operating budget and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and IRS regulations.

Skills

Fundraising mechanics

Leadership

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, or related field

Master’s degree or relevant certifications

Tools

Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Dominican University is looking for an Assistant Vice President of Advancement Services to lead strategic initiatives in fundraising operations. The position requires substantial experience in advancement services and strong knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT. You'll ensure operational excellence and compliance across all fundraising activities.

This leadership role will oversee data analytics and gift processing while driving a multi-million-dollar capital campaign. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex projects and diverse teams.