Job Description

The Chief Advancement Officer reports to the President and will lead the advancement department, including overseeing the UDC Foundation, and collaborate with campus leaders to advance the university’s strategic priorities. Furthermore, the Chief Advancement Officer will develop the strategic advancement plan laying out short-, mid-, and long-term goals in alignment with new University Strategic, “Delivering on the Promise” and subsequent strategic plans adopted by the University and in consultation with senior leaders. Overall, the Chief Advancement Officer manages all aspects of development and alumni relations for the University, from prospect identification to gift solicitation to engagement. In addition, the Chief Advancement Officer plays an important role in maintaining relationships with the University constituencies to enhance university relations. Finally, the Chief Advancement Officer works closely with community partners, creating opportunities that advance the university’s strategic direction. The incoming Chief Advancement Officer will have a proven track record of excellent leadership in all aspects of advancement across multiple functions and roles. The successful candidate must be able to work with key constituents and stakeholders at all organizational levels and offer strategic counsel. The successful candidate will be resourceful, forward thinking, enthusiastic, innovative, and collegial. Finally, the Chief Advancement Officer brings to the role deep experience in successful major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship as well as demonstrated experience in leading, training, and mentoring an effective team. The Chief Advancement Officer will ensure accountability by meeting or exceeding advancement activity goals set in consultation with the President and by developing and monitoring relevant key performance indicators for those goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a compelling strategic philanthropic and engagement plan that supports the University mission to serve the needs of the community of the District of Columbia and producing lifelong learners who are transformative leaders in the workforce, government, nonprofit sectors and beyond. As a member of the University's senior leadership team, be an active contributor: build effective working relationships with chief officers, senior leaders, vice presidents, deans, directors, staff, and faculty across the University to understand priorities and opportunities; ensure that advancement activities are aligned with the University's priorities; provide key insights from the donor/alumni community to inform University strategic decisions. Champion the engagement of alumni to build essential connections and provide lifelong value that leads to engagement and philanthropy. Develop meaningful and compelling meetings, experiences, and communications for the UDC National Alumni Society. Attend all UDCNAS meetings and oversee individual relationships with UDCNAS Members. Oversee the development and implementation of priorities, objectives, goals, and operating plans for the advancement team in alignment with the University's strategic goals and priorities. Implement a fundraising program to maximize transformational philanthropy over short, medium, and long-term horizons. Provide leadership and mentoring to ensure the team is performing at the highest levels while supporting them in their professional development. As an essential internal and external ambassador for the University, communicate the University's mission, priorities, reach, and impact to capture the interest and imagination of our faculty, alumni, donors, corporate, and other external partners. Ensure that goals, programs, and activities are systematically tracked and evaluated. Foster a sense of continuous improvement within the team, and encourage innovation. Partner with the UDC Foundation and DC School of Law Foundation to plan and execute fundraising efforts for the University and to ensure effective and coordinated university campaign planning. Effective Operational Management Contribute to our positive and inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships across the University, continually learning, creating impactful experiences, and working with a sense of ownership for outcomes. Approaches this work with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind; treating others with respect, dignity, and in a manner where individuals feel they belong; listens, values feedback, and learns from the perspectives of others. Organize and manage the day-to-day operations of the team. Provide direction to staff to align planning and activities with top-level objectives. Lead, mentor, and develop the team. Share information and make important connections to support team performance and impact. Ensure the President is strategically engaged with advancement activities, and is well-prepared for all development and alumni events, activities, and engagements to produce desired results. Actively manage a portfolio of the University's highest-level donors (20-30 people), personally participating in their cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Select, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff; establish and model performance expectations and standards to foster a positive, high-service, and innovative culture; provide leadership for the training and motivation of staff that enables them to realize their full potential and meet the University's goals; and advance the University's efforts to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Actively engage in the University's performance process; providing guidance on priorities and expected outcomes and encouraging learning and growth through ongoing reflection and conversation. Manage and allocate human, financial, and physical resources prudently, responsibly, and within budget constraints. Ensure effective reporting of all University fundraising results, including all cash receipts, life income gifts, bequests and other expectancies, pledges, gifts-in-kind, and all other fundraising progress. Partnerships Be a present and visible ambassador and champion within the team, within and across all campuses of the University, and with alumni and donors. Embody the philosophy of One UDC. Establish and sustain effective working relationships within the University community to advance the University's fundraising and alumni engagement and stewardship initiatives. Foster a spirit of partnership between the advancement team and key collaborators to build support for and engagement with the development of new programs and initiatives. Establish and sustain partnerships with external corporations, foundations, and other universities and organizations working on related efforts. Represent the University within the network of leading universities and colleges and peer HBCU institutions. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited institution required; Doctoral or other terminal degree preferred. Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience leading major gifts, alumni relations, and stewardship, including supervisory experience with a professional staff and the ability to manage performance. A record of success in developing and implementing fundraising (principal, legacy, major, and annual gifts) and alumni engagement strategies. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of the District of Columbia

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