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Job Location (Full Address):

300 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 116

Compensation Range:

$108,483.00 - $162,725.00

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Advancement Strategic Initiatives Director reports to the Executive Director of Simon Business School Advancement and interacts closely with alumni, high-end donors, volunteers, and UR Advancement colleagues to design, manage, and implement a variety of strategic priorities. This includes volunteer programs, special events, stewardship, fundraising initiatives, capital projects, and other activities for the purpose of enhancing and building the experiences of alumni, prospects, donors, and volunteers with the Simon Business School and its regional partners. Travel on behalf of Simon Advancement is required for this position.

RESPONSIBILITY

Campaign Projects & Special Initiatives

+ Provides strategic leadership in the identification, development, and implementation of key initiatives that advance Simon’s mission and goals.

+ Leads the execution of high-impact projects, including the development of project plans, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

+ Collaborates with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic plans, setting objectives, key performance indicators, and success metrics in support of top philanthropic and volunteer prospects for the comprehensive campaign in partnership with Simon and Advancement partners (e.g. regional, alumni relations, etc.).

+ Builds, maintains, and enhances strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the institution. Ensures that Simon alumni are represented and stewarded on regional campaign councils and that Simon messaging is shared and prioritized with Simon prospects and donors.

Volunteer Leadership Management

+ Represents the department on institutional committees and working groups, advocating for the department’s strategic priorities and initiatives.

+ Identifies, develops strategy and executes engagement initiatives for all levels of volunteer leadership and campaign prospects/donors in partnership with Advancement gift officers, and Simon partners (e.g. Admissions, Office of Student Engagement, Benet Career Center, Experiential Learning, Corporate Engagement, faculty, etc.)

+ Oversees reporting and execution of all volunteer leadership boards/councils annual/GEC/multi-year/campaign giving with support from the Assistant Director of Advancement.

+ Partners with Executive Director to plan and execute SCAC meetings, high-end donor communications and report on, steward and manage campaign commitments.

+ Partners with Executive Director and Sr. Director of Engagement to plan and execute SAB meetings, communications, and solicit, report on, steward and manage campaign commitments.

+ Co-manages Simon Women’s Alliance along with Associate Director of Engagement to ensure smooth execution of meetings, events, multi-year solicitations, board giving, co-branding with Women’s Network and various partners across campus.

+ Develops programs and outcomes for additional volunteer groups such as China Advisory Council in partnership with the Admissions department and Benet Career Center.

+ Partner with gift officers and engagement officers to build a pipeline of volunteer leadership at all levels.

Stewardship Strategy, Collateral and Programming

+ Partners with the Executive Director to develop strategy for stewardship initiatives, including stewardship reporting, high end donor initiatives, challenge tracking and reporting, campaign stewardship reports and installations/events, impact collateral, celebration of scholarships, donor/student connections, etc.

+ Manages the scholarship awarding process on behalf of Advancement, and in partnership with, Simon Admissions and Simon Finance offices.

+ Manages the scholarship awarding cycle, including the timeline, student notifications, donor notifications, student/donor connections, ensuring scholarships are fully funded, etc.

Major Gift, Leadership Annual Giving, and Annual Fund Fundraising

+ Cultivates, maintains, and effectively manages a portfolio of philanthropic prospects.

+ Creates gift pipeline to ensure aggressive team metrics are exceeded

+ Discovers and qualifies new gift prospects

+ Creates strategies for and solicits donors capable of contributing large gifts to the University, including gifts supporting the comprehensive campaign.

+ Responsible for planning, managing, executing, and stewardship strategy for each prospect.

+ In partnership with the Executive Director, and as a liaison to the annual giving and GEC teams, ensures Simon executes a strategy that aims to increase overall giving participation and number of GEC donors year over year.

+ Manages Day of Giving and Reunion Giving strategies, including challenges, solicitations, communications, etc.

+ Manages all Annual Giving and GEC reporting and provides direction and support to gift officers re: solicitation timelines and follow up.

+ Increase overall giving participation % YoY and # of GEC donors YoY

+ Travels on behalf of Simon Advancement in support of philanthropic cultivation and solicitation.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor’s Degree Required

+ Master’s Degree Preferred

+ A minimum of 8 years of related professional experience Required

+ or equivalent combination of education and experience Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILSS & ABILIITIES

+ Candidate must demonstrate a track record of success in individual fundraising, and experience in cultivating and soliciting prospects of $50,000 or more. Required

+ Ability to plan, implement, and analyze alumni solicitations; work effectively with alumni, faculty, leadership, and community members; ability to work in a team environment; ability to set goals strategically and oversee execution with persistence. Required

+ Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office software, as well as experience with Salesforce CRM or comparable software. Required

+ Ability to maintain a high energy level, and a desire to work on a high-performing team. Required

+ Excellent interpersonal communication-verbal, written and organizational skills are required

+ Demonstrated expertise in leading large-scale, strategic projects within an academic or healthcare setting Required

+ Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to drive innovation and change Required

+ Advanced project management skills, including the ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects with multiple stakeholders Required

+ Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a track record of building consensus and driving results Required

+ Extensive experience with data analysis and the use of data to inform strategic decision-making Required

+ Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and external partners, fostering collaboration and alignment across all groups Required

+ Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in strategic initiatives Required

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