Associate Vice President Of Philanthropy

Position Information Classification TitleAdmin 7Working TitleAssociate Vice President of PhilanthropyHire TypeStaffDivisionUniversity AdvancementUnitUniversity AdvancementLocationSCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301FLSAExemptFull/Part TimeFull TimeFTE1.0Employment ConditionUnlimited Work ShiftTypically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some evenings may be requiredWork Schedule/Hours/DaysTypically Monday-Friday, some weekends may be required Posting DetailsThe successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Employment for this position is covered by the MinnState(Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) Personnel Plan for Administrators which can be found Here Salary Minimum$95,550Salary Maximum$153,300Salary TypeAnnualBargaining Unit/Plan220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial PlanJob DescriptionReporting to the Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Engagement, the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy partners with the Vice President to provide strategic leadership, direction and management for philanthropy programs and initiatives. The Associate Vice President of Philanthropy is a key member of the Advancement & Alumni Engagement leadership team and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting the design/planning, implementation and evaluation of annual, capital and comprehensive fund raising campaigns. The Associate Vice President of Philanthropy leads and provides direction to the Philanthropy team which includes, Directors of Development, Major Gifts Officers, the Director of Annual Giving and the Director of Prospect Research. In addition to their leadership and supervisory role, the Associate Vice President personally manages a major gift portfolio of approximately 50-75 major and principal gift prospects and is responsible for generating five, six and seven figure gift revenue in accordance with annual goals and metrics. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS Provides leadership and direction to the Philanthropy team. In conjunction with the Vice President, sets annual, measurable performance fundraising goals for each member of the team and schedules regular meetings with staff to ensure performance is tracking to goal. Provides strategic consultation across the team in refining donor strategy, developing relevant gift proposals and building stewardship plans in service to optimizing gift revenue from each team member’s portfolio. Provides direction to the Director of Prospect Research to ensure that portfolios grow and mature with the goal of increasing major gift revenue. Provides strategic leadership to the Director of Annual Giving, coordinating with Philanthropy team to optimize pipeline development and strategic moves. Provides annual performance reviews to the members of the Philanthropy team. Personally manages a major and principal gift portfolio of approximately 50-75 donors from discovery through cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Responsible for meeting a significant annual revenue goal that is developed in conjunction with the Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Engagement. Develops and presents major and principal gift proposals to donors, coordinating as necessary with University leadership. Includes extensive travel throughout Minnesota as well as regular national travel. Supervise department personnel, including but not limited to hiring, coaching and developing, promoting, rewarding, assigning and reviewing of work, directing work, approving transfers, disciplining, discharging and adjusting grievances to ensure the department processes flow smoothly; collective bargaining agreements and Minnesota State policies and procedures are implemented and appropriately enforced, all applicable laws and regulations are implemented and enforced, and all employees and applicants receive equitable treatment. They will also develop in consultation with the Senior Director of Advancement Services training and evaluation processes in both written and electronic form for the proper training of Advancement Services staff. This position will monitor and evaluate Philanthropy staff to assure performance objectives are being met. Required QualificationsMinimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree - Minimum seven years of experience in fundraising - 3+ years in major gifts with demonstrable success in raising gifts of $100,000 or more - Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds. Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications - Master’s Degree - Fundraising experience in higher education - Supervisory experience, preferably in the area of major gifts - Demonstrated career progression in individual major gifts fundraising/fundraising management experience in higher education - Comprehensive or capital campaign experience - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Excellent presentation skills - Excellent coaching skills Other RequirementsAboutFounded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations. Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu Benefits Info Why Work For Us: GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Posting Detail Information Posting Number24-00030Number of Vacancies1Re-postingNoDesired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Open Date03/19/2024Close DateOpen Until FilledYesAccept ApplicationsYesSpecial Instructions SummaryPosting ContactNicholas Katona, Search Chair Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Engagement E-mail: nic.katona@stcloudstate.eduEqual Employment Opportunity StatementSt. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121 - Senior - VP+ - Education Sector - Universities - Managerial Responsibilities - Fundraising - Sales Performance Metrics - Full-Time - Bachelor's Degree