ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR DEVELOPMENT - University of Washington

Req #: 233442 Department: UW ADVANCEMENT: UW BOTHELL Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible (maximum 2 telework days per week) Posting Date: 04/17/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $12,500 - 14,584 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf) **Priority consideration will be given to applications completed by 4/24/2024.** As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission-with the goal of making the UW the world's greatest public university, as measured by positive impact-guides everything we do in University Advancement (https://www.washington.edu/advancement/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW's impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support. As one of three UW campuses, UW Bothell is distinctive in the emphasis it places on undergraduate research and experiential learning in all academic disciplines. Over its 35-year history, this campus community is well known for its focus on student retention, driven by innovative, wrap-around student services. As part of its commitment to excellence, UW Bothell places particular value on diversity and inclusion, community engagement, and sustainability. UW Bothell has 6,000 students and more than 55 degree programs in its five schools - Business, Educational Studies, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Nursing & Health Studies, and STEM. More than 350 faculty and 350 staff support the education of UW Bothell students. This starts with creating a culture of belonging ( https://www.washington.edu/advancement/ua-dei-visions-values-and-actions/) within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals. **The University of Washington Bothell Advancement team has an exciting opening for an Associate Vice Chancellor for Development. This is a full-time, permanent position.** The Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Development is responsible for developing and leading the implementation of a comprehensive, campuswide fundraising program that inspires gifts of impact in support of the students, faculty and programs of UW Bothell. This position reports directly to the Vice Chancellor (VC) for Advancement, serving on the division's senior leadership team and participating in the Chancellor's campuswide leadership Cabinet. The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced leader with a demonstrated track record as a successful major-gift fundraiser, preferably in higher education or other complex organizations. They will also have significant experience in management and operations, including volunteer management, and will be passionate about advancing UW Bothell's mission and vision. **What You Will Do:** **Frontline Fundraising (45%)** -Serve as the campus' lead fundraiser, including managing an individual portfolio of 50-75 major gift donors and prospects. -Serve as the main liaison with central Advancement's Principal Giving team for coordinated principal gifts or cross-unit solicitations. -Lead audience development for fundraising events to ensure goals are achieved. -Prepare, review and edit all materials needed to secure and steward significant gifts. -Design and implement thoughtful and individualized stewardship plans for UW Bothell's major donors to communicate impact and encourage continued philanthropic support. **Strategic Development Program Leadership & Planning (25%)** -In collaboration with the VC for Advancement, lead the development, execution and management of strategic short- and long-term goals for all fundraising activities, programs and campaigns at UW Bothell. -Actively contribute to UW Bothell Advancement's collaborative spirit; as a member of the leadership team, ensure coordination of integrated advancement activities and leverage resources across UW Bothell Advancement to create the greatest impact. -Generate new leads and qualify gift prospects from research, prospect tracking tools, the donor base, faculty networks and fundraising colleagues. Work with central UW Prospect Research teams regularly to strengthen UW Bothell's prospect pool and donor pipeline. -Regularly evaluate fundraising programs, assess progress toward goals and regularly report on results to the VC for Advancement and the Chancellor, among other campus leaders. -Develop strong working relationships with the leadership of the five UW Bothell schools (School of Business, School of Educational Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, School of Nursing & Health Studies and School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) to develop fundraising plans. Build a strong fundraising culture with mutually beneficial relationships between the Deans and external audiences. -Develop and manage comprehensive annual goals, an annual operational plan for fundraising/development and budget of $200k+. **Team Management (20%)** -Provide leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of the development team. This includes annual, major/principal, corporate and foundation gifts and programs as well as donor recognition and stewardship. -Mentor and lead frontline fundraising staff members on best practices, including written donor strategies, prioritization of frontline activities and the fundraising processes using Plus Delta (or other leading methodology) principles. -Create an inclusive, energized work environment that makes UW Bothell a top choice for experienced advancement talent. **Board Partnership (5%)** -In partnership with the VC for Advancement, recruit members to the Chancellor's Philanthropy Leadership Council and deploy members in mutually beneficial ways to advance the relationships and resources needed to reach UW Bothell's philanthropic goals. -Serve on the Chancellor's Philanthropy Leadership Council as a non-voting member. **Other Duties as Assigned (5%)** **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** A bachelor's degree AND at least seven years of institutional development/advancement experience, with an emphasis on cultivating and soliciting major gifts. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **What You Bring:** -Proven ability to solicit and secure major gifts at a college, university or academic-affiliated foundation. Demonstrated success at major-gift fundraising and working knowledge of gift planning vehicles, including charitable trusts, gift annuities and complex outright gifts. -Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain corporate and foundation contacts. -Demonstrated ability to improve organizational effectiveness by managing others and providing strategic positioning and leadership. -Knowledge of general development/advancement policies and procedures, including use of development databases. -Demonstrated experience working with volunteers and not-for-profit boards; proactively identifying opportunities to engage volunteers as ambassadors and stakeholders. -Personnel and budget management experience or ability. **What You Can Expect:** -Must be able to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice. -Frequent local travel expected and must be able to travel regionally and nationally when necessary. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your "My Jobs" page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. \#UWUAJOBS University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.