West Virginia University Foundation, Inc
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
West Virginia University Foundation, Inc, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer
The West Virginia University Foundation seeks a dynamic Senior Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer (SVP) to lead a highly motivated, complex development operation to even greater levels of success. This position is perfectly suited for an innovative, forward-looking fundraiser who is energized by developing fundraising strategies that could have a lasting impact well into the future of the Foundation and University. This executive succeeds BJ Davisson, who has served in this role with great distinction since 2015. The SVP is the chief architect of fundraising strategies and reports directly to the President of the Foundation. The role involves oversight of all aspects of development activities, from annual giving to major, and to leadership and planned giving. The SVP is expected to lead with an innovative approach to developing fundraising programs that align with WVU’s strategic objectives, ensuring the Foundation’s goals are met and exceeded. Additionally, this leader will mentor and manage a talented team of development professionals, fostering an environment that encourages professional growth and high performance. This new leader will bring a robust portfolio of skills in fundraising, leadership, organizational change management, capable of partnering with the President of the Foundation to steer the organization into its next era of success. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of West Virginia University and its affiliates, requiring a leader who is visionary yet pragmatic, with a deep understanding of complex fundraising landscapes and the ability to align them with strategic academic and institutional goals. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree or equivalent and 10-15 years of fundraising experience in roles demonstrating progressive levels of fundraising management and leadership. Significant experience leading a fundraising operation in a complex and decentralized academic setting where ambitious comprehensive campaign goals were established and achieved is preferred.
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The West Virginia University Foundation seeks a dynamic Senior Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer (SVP) to lead a highly motivated, complex development operation to even greater levels of success. This position is perfectly suited for an innovative, forward-looking fundraiser who is energized by developing fundraising strategies that could have a lasting impact well into the future of the Foundation and University. This executive succeeds BJ Davisson, who has served in this role with great distinction since 2015. The SVP is the chief architect of fundraising strategies and reports directly to the President of the Foundation. The role involves oversight of all aspects of development activities, from annual giving to major, and to leadership and planned giving. The SVP is expected to lead with an innovative approach to developing fundraising programs that align with WVU’s strategic objectives, ensuring the Foundation’s goals are met and exceeded. Additionally, this leader will mentor and manage a talented team of development professionals, fostering an environment that encourages professional growth and high performance. This new leader will bring a robust portfolio of skills in fundraising, leadership, organizational change management, capable of partnering with the President of the Foundation to steer the organization into its next era of success. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of West Virginia University and its affiliates, requiring a leader who is visionary yet pragmatic, with a deep understanding of complex fundraising landscapes and the ability to align them with strategic academic and institutional goals. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree or equivalent and 10-15 years of fundraising experience in roles demonstrating progressive levels of fundraising management and leadership. Significant experience leading a fundraising operation in a complex and decentralized academic setting where ambitious comprehensive campaign goals were established and achieved is preferred.
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