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High Point University
Senior Advancement Officer
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A Vice President is a high-level manager at a company of organization. Often reports to the President of the company or organization, and sometimes oversees the entirety of one division, department, or sector.
$191,996 / year median in North Carolina
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Job Description
High Point University is an extraordinary and unique environment. The Office of Institutional Advancement seeks to partner with anexperienced fundraising professional whose values and purpose align with those at HPU and who desires to identify, cultivate, solicit andsteward leadership gift benefactors for the highest priorities of High Point University. Candidates should have a proven track record ofsuccess in development/fundraising or sales/business. Extensive travel will be required to meet with prospective and current donors.
Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. They should be goals and outcomes orientedwith excellent relationship building skills.
Arrange fundraising calls for University leadership, including the president, Sr. VP, or AVP and accompany them on thecalls. Collaborates with senior leadership to develop proposals which align with the University's top priorities and fit benefactorinterests. Participate as a member of the University's overall Institutional Advancement organization in the execution of acomprehensive Institutional Advancement program. Complete call reports on all prospect and donor interactions. Meet andexceed annual fundraising goals established by the Senior Vice President and Assistant Vice President for Development in conjunction andcollaboration with the Sr. Advancement Officer. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President.
Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. They should be goals and outcomes orientedwith excellent relationship building skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Bachelor's degree from anaccredited institution required. Experience and Training A minimum of five years of successful sales, businessdevelopment, or fundraising experience, with a demonstrable record of progressive achievement. Basic knowledge of Raiser's Edge orother CRM software. Knowledge, Skills, Ability Enthusiasm for the mission of High PointUniversity. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to think and plan strategically. Demonstrated success in securinggifts/sales from high net-worth individuals or organizations. Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and interpersonalskills. Enthusiasm for sales/business development/fundraising. Exceptional interpersonal skills. High energy, drive,integrity, sincerity. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Must be able to perform tasks on owninitiative. Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work weekends.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Embrace and articulate the mission and culture of High Point University and possess a strong working knowledge of its programs anddepartments. Embrace the job of fundraising for High Point University. Proactively maintain a portfolio of potential$100,000+ gift benefactors among alumni, parents, staff, faculty, friends and other sources in a disciplined, organized manner, consultingwith the Assistant Vice President for Development and other team members regarding strategy, development and action plan for solicitation,closure and stewardship. Provide assistance with other Advancement Officers on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospectscapable of making gifts in excess of $100,000. Facilitate relationships between key University leadership and major donor prospects.Arrange fundraising calls for University leadership, including the president, Sr. VP, or AVP and accompany them on thecalls. Collaborates with senior leadership to develop proposals which align with the University's top priorities and fit benefactorinterests. Participate as a member of the University's overall Institutional Advancement organization in the execution of acomprehensive Institutional Advancement program. Complete call reports on all prospect and donor interactions. Meet andexceed annual fundraising goals established by the Senior Vice President and Assistant Vice President for Development in conjunction andcollaboration with the Sr. Advancement Officer. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President.