Chief Development Officer: Strategic Advancement Leader

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg (WV)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV seeks a senior leader to serve as Vice President of Institutional Advancement/Chief Development Officer. Reporting to the President, this role directs fundraising strategies, donor relations, alumni engagement, and community partnerships, shaping a comprehensive advancement program.

The incumbent will lead a team, collaborates with the Alumni Association and Foundation, and drives campaigns, endowment growth, and strategic planning to

Qualifications

Master's degree required with extensive experience in institutional advancement in higher education or nonprofits.
At least ten years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, with minimum five years in senior leadership.
Proven success in major gift fundraising, donor cultivation, stewardship, and capital campaigns.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct all institutional advancement activities including major campaigns and annual giving.
Develop strategies to grow the Foundation endowment and engage donors and alumni.
Coordinate fundraising with Alumni Association and Foundation boards.
Represent WVSOM to external partners and maintain donor relations and compliance.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts fundraising

Donor cultivation

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Board engagement

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The incumbent will lead a team, collaborates with the Alumni Association and Foundation, and drives campaigns, endowment growth, and strategic planning to

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