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Vice President, Development
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Description:
If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. ***Internal candidates must apply by Weds, March 20th*** About WGU Advancement WGU Advancement is the fundraising arm of Western Governors University, created to expand access to and accelerate innovation in education. Advancement focuses on complementing and enhancing the WGU vision to reinvigorate the promise of higher education. In addition to scholarships and other initiatives aimed at increasing access, WGU Advancement raises funds to support the development of innovative programs, research, and technologies that will improve educational quality and student outcomes.The Vice President of Development plays a critical role in building and sustaining meaningful relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations that are important to WGU and its affiliates. This position oversees a national frontline fundraising staff and provides operational strategy to meet the organization's strategic fundraising goals. In collaboration with the Senior Vice President and other University leaders, the Vice President of Development will help to develop a culture of philanthropy at WGU and create and implement best practice as well as innovative approaches to raising the financial resources required to achieve the University's goals. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Vice President will also manage a portfolio of high-level donors and prospects and assist the Senior Vice President, President, and other university leaders with their strategic cultivation and solicitation. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Advises the Senior Vice President and other University leaders on all matters related to fundraising. Provides leadership for all aspects of major gift, foundation, and corporate fundraising to include establishing, coordinating, implementing, and achieving goals and strategies. Works with the Senior Vice President to prepare annual operating plans with specific goals and objectives for philanthropy. Manages and supports the national front-line fundraising team, including training and support on prospect management policies, procedures, metrics, and strategy. Provides leadership and support for front line fundraisers to help them to meet their performance expectations. Develops, implements, and oversees reporting and processes to ensure efficient and effective outreach and movement of relationships, strategies, and opportunities. Provides counsel and advice on major gift strategies, effective visits and contacts, and appropriate follow up and stewardship. Develops a sound, achievable, comprehensive operational fundraising strategy to meet the goals for WGU fundraising set by the SVP of Advancement and the WGU President. Collaborates with stakeholders across WGU to ensure consistency in representing potential donors and other audiences. Establishes a comprehensive and timely reporting schedule across the organization to undergird communications, fund-raising, and advocacy strategies. Skillfully utilizes analytics to ensure that the division aggressively sets and achieves its objectives. Leads a high performing team with integrity, innovation, decisiveness, and collaboration that empowers and inspires others. Champions the Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and the Donor's Bill of Rights endorsed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Professional leadership that drives WGU's mission, and exemplifies a collaborative, decisive, motivating, and engaging communication style. Advanced skills to secure major gifts, successfully managing campaigns, and engaging a community of motivated supporters. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to lead high functioning team members. Ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex environment. Sophisticated understanding of development best practices, fundraising trends, fundraising tools and technology, campaigns, and donor research. Extreme discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Deep appreciation and understanding of WGU's mission and the ability to articulate its values and vision internally and externally. Outstanding relational, verbal, written, speaking, and listening skills. Ability to articulate a bold strategic vision for the future and to build a division capable of achieving and sustaining that vision. Strong analytical and financial skills. Proven ability to influence and gain consensus through input from many sources. Collaborates empowers and inspires others, while also being a decisive leader who takes action to drive the WGU Advancement forward. #LI-BC1#AA Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. 10 or more years of experience in fundraising and corporate philanthropy efforts. 5+ years of senior leadership experience within a large, complex organization. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Working Conditions 25 to 30% Travel required As an equal opportunity employer, WGU recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to diversity.recblid 1zdnjg9yor0g7pjxfbpm63xvzexwhr PDN-9bb347f1-accb-476c-932b-5f6cef1625bb
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