Assumption University
VP for Institutional Advancement
Assumption University, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
Position Summary
As its next Vice President for University Advancement, Assumption University seeks a dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial leader who can achieve one of the most important goals of the first 10-year strategic plan in our history: to “transform the paradigm of philanthropy at Assumption.”
A successful Vice President will understand and champion the centrality of philanthropy to the financial thriving of the University; cultivate and leverage our network of more than 16,000 alumni; extend philanthropy beyond our alumni base to corporate, foundation and other partners that support our mission; creatively deploy leading-edge technology and data analysis to identify opportunities and inform and assess operations; build and lead a best-in-class, creative and energetic team that is both joyful and accountable; identify new philanthropic strategies and stay ahead of developing trends; believe in the powerful combination of Catholic liberal education and professional preparation; understand the unique character and needs of Assumption students; and make a compelling case for giving to Assumption University.
The new Vice President will be equipped to begin near-term testing, preparation, and launch of the most ambitious capital campaign in Assumption’s history, with a target of at least $100 million. The successful candidate will be able to balance careful analysis with urgency and guide the use of University resources, including the University President’s time and travel, to maximize philanthropy. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, she or he will serve as a senior institutional leader, participate in the development and execution of University strategy, and work closely with our Board of Trustees.
Essential Function
Under the direction of the President, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, a member of the President’s Cabinet, is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive institutional advancement programs and recruiting and developing talented team members charged with significantly increasing constituent involvement and fund-raising outcomes. The advancement function includes responsibility for annual fund, leadership gifts, corporate and foundation relations, gift planning, prospect research, alumni relations efforts, stewardship, and advancement services.
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As its next Vice President for University Advancement, Assumption University seeks a dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial leader who can achieve one of the most important goals of the first 10-year strategic plan in our history: to “transform the paradigm of philanthropy at Assumption.”
A successful Vice President will understand and champion the centrality of philanthropy to the financial thriving of the University; cultivate and leverage our network of more than 16,000 alumni; extend philanthropy beyond our alumni base to corporate, foundation and other partners that support our mission; creatively deploy leading-edge technology and data analysis to identify opportunities and inform and assess operations; build and lead a best-in-class, creative and energetic team that is both joyful and accountable; identify new philanthropic strategies and stay ahead of developing trends; believe in the powerful combination of Catholic liberal education and professional preparation; understand the unique character and needs of Assumption students; and make a compelling case for giving to Assumption University.
The new Vice President will be equipped to begin near-term testing, preparation, and launch of the most ambitious capital campaign in Assumption’s history, with a target of at least $100 million. The successful candidate will be able to balance careful analysis with urgency and guide the use of University resources, including the University President’s time and travel, to maximize philanthropy. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, she or he will serve as a senior institutional leader, participate in the development and execution of University strategy, and work closely with our Board of Trustees.
Essential Function
Under the direction of the President, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, a member of the President’s Cabinet, is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive institutional advancement programs and recruiting and developing talented team members charged with significantly increasing constituent involvement and fund-raising outcomes. The advancement function includes responsibility for annual fund, leadership gifts, corporate and foundation relations, gift planning, prospect research, alumni relations efforts, stewardship, and advancement services.
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