Pitzer College
Vice President for College Advancement
Pitzer College, Claremont, California, United States, 91711
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.Location:
Claremont, CAJob Posting Title:
Vice President for College AdvancementDepartment:
President’s OfficeSupervisor:
PresidentGENERAL DESCRIPTION
Pitzer College, a top-ranked liberal arts and sciences college, seeks an experienced, strategic and collaborative leader to serve as its next Vice President for College Advancement. The Vice President for College Advancement will report to President Strom Thacker and serve as a member of the senior leadership team. The Vice President is the chief advancement officer responsible for leadership and management of the institution’s strategic and integrated vision and plan for college fundraising, and constituent engagement. This includes planning, supervision and evaluation of services and programs in the areas of engagement - alumni, family, and friends; foundation relations; advancement services; annual, major, and planned giving, and special, capital, and comprehensive fundraising campaigns.The Vice President will serve as the chief advancement officer for the college and advise the President and other senior leaders on all advancement matters. As a key member of the president's senior leadership team, the VP will participate in institutional planning, and work collaboratively with others across the institution, including faculty and trustees, to identify and support college priorities, initiatives and opportunities. Superior ability to think strategically at the institutional, departmental and individual prospect levels is of the utmost importance. The college seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking and goal-oriented advancement professional with a robust track record as a major/principal gift fundraiser and manager of a sophisticated advancement operation.Substantial leadership and management acumen is required, and thus the ideal candidate will have successfully led or had a significant leadership role in development or advancement programs for at least 10 years. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful communications and fundraising campaigns is highly desirable. Superior communication and relationship-building skills are necessary. A facility with data and an approach that uses data to drive strategy is essential. The Vice President will be an inspirational team builder with the capacity for employing industry best practices in alignment with institutional values and aspirations. The successful candidate will serve as an encouraging manager and mentor, capable of developing and supporting a department of hard-working, committed and engaged advancement professionals. A bachelor's degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership
The Vice President for College Advancement will report directly to the President and will be an integral and vital part of Pitzer College's leadership team. The Vice President will be responsible for developing, leading and executing a comprehensive and innovative plan focused on identification, solicitation and cultivation of philanthropic support and engagement integrated with institutional branding, marketing and fostering of external public relations.Advance the College's Fundraising Efforts
The Vice President for College Advancement will lead collaborative efforts with the President’s senior leadership team, trustees, and senior members of the administration and faculty to identify and track long- and short-term institutional targets that are supported by engagement, fundraising, and external relations. They will oversee the development of a comprehensive brand and messaging platform that includes compelling information and stories to be utilized for marketing and advancement purposes across college departments. They will create, vet, and lead the execution of innovative and ambitious initiatives and campaigns for fundraising. The Vice President will serve as the college's chief fundraising officer and will lead and execute fundraising strategies based on a compelling philanthropic vision that aligns with the college's mission and strategic priorities.Optimize Presidential Reach and Influence
The Vice President will meet with the President regularly as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and counsel on issues and opportunities related to developing, implementing and advancing a comprehensive advancement strategy. The Vice President will engage the President in high level, principal gift fundraising strategies and activities, provide exceptional staffing support on presidential fundraising initiatives and ensure the president’s time is appropriately leveraged and maximized for high value meetings aimed at securing impactful gifts. The Vice President should be comfortable serving as a key consultant and advisor to the President on matters of donor and board relations as it pertains to philanthropic initiatives.Provide Vision and Leadership
The Vice President will be able to lead the advancement organization with vision and creativity. There is an opportunity for the new Vice President to assess the current organizational structure, areas of strength and opportunities for transformation. They will have a strategic outlook and be open to new possibilities and effectively respond to emerging challenges. As a supervisor of approximately 25 people, they will demonstrate an ability to build and motivate a team, and to inspire joy in one’s work. The Vice President will need to leverage the operational capacity of everyone in the organization to ensure its productivity. The Vice President will assess and provide for additional training or other support needed across the organization to increase its efficacy and productivity.Foster a Culture of Philanthropy
The Vice President will lead collaborative efforts with the President’s senior leadership team, trustee leadership, and senior members of the administration and faculty to identify and track long- and short-term institutional targets that are supported by fundraising, and external relations. The successful candidate will encourage a campus-wide culture of philanthropy that fosters appreciation for and engagement in advancement efforts. They will proactively facilitate and support networking opportunities and connections for individuals across the college community with external contacts for fundraising, funding, publicity, and community and business partnerships to advance the college’s current and future strategic goals. They will serve as a liaison for relationship building between internal and external stakeholders, facilitating and shepherding communications and engagement.Broaden the Pool of Prospective Donors
The Vice President will take a critical look at the overall philanthropic environment to create a strategy to broaden the pool of prospective donors while also tapping the scope of sustained, meaningful engagement with alumni and current donors, in ways that engender affinity and lifelong connections. The Vice President will develop methods of securing support across all areas in a competitive fundraising environment. They will personally identify, solicit, cultivate and secure major gifts, media connections and beneficial external relations for the college to meet expectations and goals set by the President, Board of Trustees, and other key stakeholders.Supervisory Responsibility:
Yes, supervising Office of Advancement direct reports.Time Type:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.Annual Pay Schedule:
12 months of the year.Work Schedule:
The regular hours for this position will be scheduled between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. These hours may vary due to needs of the College or department.Work Model:
Hybrid, On-CampusCompensation:
Budgeted Salary Range: $240,000-$260,000 per yearBenefits:
Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.Physical Requirements:
General physical requirements for an in-person office position.Procedure for Candidacy
To assure full consideration, application materials should be received by November 22nd, 2024. Review of candidate materials will begin mid-November and continue until an appointment is made.Candidates should provide:A letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the required/preferred characteristics and priorities expressed in the position profile;Curriculum vitae/resume;Statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion;Five professional references with emails, telephone numbers, and a description of the candidate’s professional relationship with each reference listed (references will not be contacted without prior written authorization from the applicant).Nominations should be submitted electronically to:
marie_pinedo@pitzer.eduThe search is being managed by:
Pitzer College:Marie Piñedo, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmail:
marie_pinedo@pitzer.eduEmployment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.Covid-19 Vaccination
Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.Safety Report
In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at
http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp
or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; (909) 621-8170.
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Claremont, CAJob Posting Title:
Vice President for College AdvancementDepartment:
President’s OfficeSupervisor:
PresidentGENERAL DESCRIPTION
Pitzer College, a top-ranked liberal arts and sciences college, seeks an experienced, strategic and collaborative leader to serve as its next Vice President for College Advancement. The Vice President for College Advancement will report to President Strom Thacker and serve as a member of the senior leadership team. The Vice President is the chief advancement officer responsible for leadership and management of the institution’s strategic and integrated vision and plan for college fundraising, and constituent engagement. This includes planning, supervision and evaluation of services and programs in the areas of engagement - alumni, family, and friends; foundation relations; advancement services; annual, major, and planned giving, and special, capital, and comprehensive fundraising campaigns.The Vice President will serve as the chief advancement officer for the college and advise the President and other senior leaders on all advancement matters. As a key member of the president's senior leadership team, the VP will participate in institutional planning, and work collaboratively with others across the institution, including faculty and trustees, to identify and support college priorities, initiatives and opportunities. Superior ability to think strategically at the institutional, departmental and individual prospect levels is of the utmost importance. The college seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking and goal-oriented advancement professional with a robust track record as a major/principal gift fundraiser and manager of a sophisticated advancement operation.Substantial leadership and management acumen is required, and thus the ideal candidate will have successfully led or had a significant leadership role in development or advancement programs for at least 10 years. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful communications and fundraising campaigns is highly desirable. Superior communication and relationship-building skills are necessary. A facility with data and an approach that uses data to drive strategy is essential. The Vice President will be an inspirational team builder with the capacity for employing industry best practices in alignment with institutional values and aspirations. The successful candidate will serve as an encouraging manager and mentor, capable of developing and supporting a department of hard-working, committed and engaged advancement professionals. A bachelor's degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership
The Vice President for College Advancement will report directly to the President and will be an integral and vital part of Pitzer College's leadership team. The Vice President will be responsible for developing, leading and executing a comprehensive and innovative plan focused on identification, solicitation and cultivation of philanthropic support and engagement integrated with institutional branding, marketing and fostering of external public relations.Advance the College's Fundraising Efforts
The Vice President for College Advancement will lead collaborative efforts with the President’s senior leadership team, trustees, and senior members of the administration and faculty to identify and track long- and short-term institutional targets that are supported by engagement, fundraising, and external relations. They will oversee the development of a comprehensive brand and messaging platform that includes compelling information and stories to be utilized for marketing and advancement purposes across college departments. They will create, vet, and lead the execution of innovative and ambitious initiatives and campaigns for fundraising. The Vice President will serve as the college's chief fundraising officer and will lead and execute fundraising strategies based on a compelling philanthropic vision that aligns with the college's mission and strategic priorities.Optimize Presidential Reach and Influence
The Vice President will meet with the President regularly as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and counsel on issues and opportunities related to developing, implementing and advancing a comprehensive advancement strategy. The Vice President will engage the President in high level, principal gift fundraising strategies and activities, provide exceptional staffing support on presidential fundraising initiatives and ensure the president’s time is appropriately leveraged and maximized for high value meetings aimed at securing impactful gifts. The Vice President should be comfortable serving as a key consultant and advisor to the President on matters of donor and board relations as it pertains to philanthropic initiatives.Provide Vision and Leadership
The Vice President will be able to lead the advancement organization with vision and creativity. There is an opportunity for the new Vice President to assess the current organizational structure, areas of strength and opportunities for transformation. They will have a strategic outlook and be open to new possibilities and effectively respond to emerging challenges. As a supervisor of approximately 25 people, they will demonstrate an ability to build and motivate a team, and to inspire joy in one’s work. The Vice President will need to leverage the operational capacity of everyone in the organization to ensure its productivity. The Vice President will assess and provide for additional training or other support needed across the organization to increase its efficacy and productivity.Foster a Culture of Philanthropy
The Vice President will lead collaborative efforts with the President’s senior leadership team, trustee leadership, and senior members of the administration and faculty to identify and track long- and short-term institutional targets that are supported by fundraising, and external relations. The successful candidate will encourage a campus-wide culture of philanthropy that fosters appreciation for and engagement in advancement efforts. They will proactively facilitate and support networking opportunities and connections for individuals across the college community with external contacts for fundraising, funding, publicity, and community and business partnerships to advance the college’s current and future strategic goals. They will serve as a liaison for relationship building between internal and external stakeholders, facilitating and shepherding communications and engagement.Broaden the Pool of Prospective Donors
The Vice President will take a critical look at the overall philanthropic environment to create a strategy to broaden the pool of prospective donors while also tapping the scope of sustained, meaningful engagement with alumni and current donors, in ways that engender affinity and lifelong connections. The Vice President will develop methods of securing support across all areas in a competitive fundraising environment. They will personally identify, solicit, cultivate and secure major gifts, media connections and beneficial external relations for the college to meet expectations and goals set by the President, Board of Trustees, and other key stakeholders.Supervisory Responsibility:
Yes, supervising Office of Advancement direct reports.Time Type:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.Annual Pay Schedule:
12 months of the year.Work Schedule:
The regular hours for this position will be scheduled between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. These hours may vary due to needs of the College or department.Work Model:
Hybrid, On-CampusCompensation:
Budgeted Salary Range: $240,000-$260,000 per yearBenefits:
Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.Physical Requirements:
General physical requirements for an in-person office position.Procedure for Candidacy
To assure full consideration, application materials should be received by November 22nd, 2024. Review of candidate materials will begin mid-November and continue until an appointment is made.Candidates should provide:A letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the required/preferred characteristics and priorities expressed in the position profile;Curriculum vitae/resume;Statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion;Five professional references with emails, telephone numbers, and a description of the candidate’s professional relationship with each reference listed (references will not be contacted without prior written authorization from the applicant).Nominations should be submitted electronically to:
marie_pinedo@pitzer.eduThe search is being managed by:
Pitzer College:Marie Piñedo, Executive Director of Human ResourcesEmail:
marie_pinedo@pitzer.eduEmployment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.Covid-19 Vaccination
Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.Safety Report
In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at
http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp
or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; (909) 621-8170.
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