Assistant Vice President Of Development

Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : New Orleans, LAJob Type: Full-Time StaffJob Number: 202200328Division: University AdvancementDepartment: Development (Major Gifts)Opening Date: 07/16/2024FLSA: ExemptDescriptionUnder the supervision of the Vice President of University Advancement, the Assistant Vice President of Development plans, directs, and executes all components of private source major gift fundraising, including immediate-use, capital, and endowed funds, both restricted and unrestricted, for the university.
The Assistant Vice President also supervises the efforts of the Director of Grants and Sponsored Projects in efforts to secure governmental grants.
The Assistant Vice President manages a donor portfolio and personally recruits major gift support to the university.
The Assistant Vice President supervises and directs all university development and gift & estate planning officers and is responsible for working closely with the individual colleges and program areas to ensure cohesion and continuous improvement in the fundraising program for each.
The Assistant Vice President manages the Office of Development Strategy and Research to ensure that a comprehensive fundraising strategy is successfully created and implemented.
Lastly, the Assistant Vice President manages the Assistant Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations to ensure that gifts to the university are well-spent, and that donors receive accurate and timely reports and updates on the impact of their support.
At Loyola University New Orleans, a major gift is defined as a gift with a minimum value of $25,000.
A successful Assistant Vice President will develop and maintain a portfolio of approximately 75 major gift donors, and will submit a minimum of 20 formal gift proposals annually that yield on a regular basis numerous gifts of $25,000 to upwards of $3,000,000.
When the university is in a comprehensive fundraising campaign, the Assistant Vice President serves as the logistical leader in the campaign and a key liaison to volunteers.Examples of Duties Secures gifts of $25,000 or greater through direct cultivation and solicitation of alumni, other individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations.
At least 15 percent of these gifts will be unrestricted gifts or gifts that provide budgetary relief to the comprehensive university budget.
Develops knowledge of individual donors' philanthropic dreams and their interests in particular programs and priorities at Loyola University New Orleans.In a comprehensive campaign, serves as a key volunteer liaison and logistical leader in the development and execution of campaign goals.With University Advancement's research staff, develop methods of identifying and qualifying alumni, corporations, foundations and friends capable of extending financial support.
With staff support, manages the internal systems related to tracking development officer activity and productivity.Assists the Vice President of University Advancement with the overall leadership gift program of the university, including planning and execution of comprehensive and other giving campaigns that include major gift elements.Advises university leadership, faculty, and staff regarding the likelihood of private gift support for specific programs and projects.Promotes a sense of team purpose regarding advancement efforts and coordinates planning with other members of the Office of University Advancement to foster efficiency of effort.Works with the Stewardship & Advancement Information Services leadership and staff to ensure the receipt and thank-you activities associated with gifts and the reporting on use of gifts are executed in a timely and donor-centric fashion.Provides advice, guidance, and training to college or campus staff members for the improvement of their skills in advancement.Recruits and supports fundraising volunteers from among Loyola friends and alumni.Supports the work of alumni programs through attendance at alumni events.Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of University Advancement.Ability to articulate the Jesuit educational mission of Loyola.Travels monthly to further development efforts.Attends events on nights and weekends regularly.Other duties as assigned.
Typical QualificationsRequired Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities:Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferredMinimum of eight years of effective experience in major gift fundraising, including solicitation of individual gifts of $25,000 or greater, in a non-profit environmentMinimum of five years of experience in management and team leadershipProgressive development experience in higher education or a related field, including strong knowledge of University structure, policies and practices.Strong writing and communication skills.Ability to organize and coordinate many details which occur simultaneously for various programs.Performance and conduct that demonstrates commitment to Loyola's Jesuit educational mission.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in managing a comprehensive fundraising campaignExperience with software related to nonprofit management (Blackbaud or other donor database products).A thorough understanding and appreciation of Jesuit education as well as the programs offered and sponsored by Loyola University New Orleans as well as basic appreciation and understanding of university culture.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift up to 15 lbs; ability to climb stairs easily; work at computer 80% of time.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police.
University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined.
The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described.
Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included.
A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.
Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions.
At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.To learn more details, visit our