Assistant Vice President for Advancement

Search Number	# ADV 106
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Office of Advancement at Albertus Magnus College has a particular and specific mission, working to cement the relationship between the College and its alumni, friends, and other supporters. The Assistant Vice President for Advancement (AVP) position offers an array of opportunities to create meaningful and philanthropic connections that will strengthen the College and secure its legacy for the future. The AVP, a new position designed to provide additional breadth for the College’s Advancement function, will work collaboratively with the Vice President for Advancement (VP) to develop, implement and achieve strategic plans for increasing private support, to provide direction for major, corporate and foundation gifts, and to oversee annual and planned giving, donor relations, alumni engagement, and prospect research. The AVP will be directly involved in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts and must be able to effectively communicate the mission and values of Albertus Magnus College. The AVP is expected to collaborate with the VP and other colleagues in the Office of Advancement, the Office of the President, and others across the Albertus campus. The AVP will play a key role in preparing Albertus to launch a transformative and comprehensive 100th anniversary campaign with a special focus on Catholic prospects and donors. It is essential that the AVP demonstrate a working knowledge of current best practices in all aspects of fundraising and Advancement.

Overview

The Office of Advancement at Albertus Magnus College has a particular and specific mission, working to cement the relationship between the College and its alumni, friends, and other supporters. The Assistant Vice President for Advancement (AVP) position offers an array of opportunities to create meaningful and philanthropic connections that will strengthen the College and secure its legacy for the future. The AVP, a new position designed to provide additional breadth for the College’s Advancement function, will work collaboratively with the Vice President for Advancement (VP) to develop, implement and achieve strategic plans for increasing private support, to provide direction for major, corporate and foundation gifts, and to oversee annual and planned giving, donor relations, alumni engagement, and prospect research.

The AVP will be directly involved in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts and must be able to effectively communicate the mission and values of Albertus Magnus College. The AVP is expected to collaborate with the VP and other colleagues in the Office of Advancement, the Office of the President, and others across the Albertus campus. The AVP will play a key role in preparing Albertus to launch a transformative and comprehensive 100th anniversary campaign with a special focus on Catholic prospects and donors. It is essential that the AVP demonstrate a working knowledge of current best practices in all aspects of fundraising and Advancement.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Specifically the Assistant Vice President for Advancement will: Assist the VP in planning and implementing long- and short-term strategies to secure gifts from individuals and organizations through major, annual, and planned gifts; Manage, mentor, and guide the Advancement staff, including the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, and encourage their highest level of performance; Work with the VP to establish measurable goals to drive fundraising results that are both aspirational and achievable; Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of 50-75 donors and prospects; Manage a comprehensive marketing and stewardship plan for the College's planned giving society (The Prospect Hill Society); Guide the stewardship program to recognize donors in effective and meaningful ways; Develop strong positive relationships with the college community to assist in establishing the Advancement office as the major resource and coordinator of all fundraising.

Essential Functions

Specifically the Assistant Vice President for Advancement will:

Assist the VP in planning and implementing long- and short-term strategies to secure gifts from individuals and organizations through major, annual, and planned gifts;
Manage, mentor, and guide the Advancement staff, including the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, and encourage their highest level of performance;
Work with the VP to establish measurable goals to drive fundraising results that are both aspirational and achievable;
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of 50-75 donors and prospects;
Manage a comprehensive marketing and stewardship plan for the College's planned giving society (The Prospect Hill Society);
Guide the stewardship program to recognize donors in effective and meaningful ways;
Develop strong positive relationships with the college community to assist in establishing the Advancement office as the major resource and coordinator of all fundraising.

Qualifications	Albertus Magnus College is seeking a proven fundraising leader, manager, and expert with a demonstrated track record of accomplishments. The ideal candidate will possess the following: At least seven years of successful and progressive fundraising experience, preferably at an institution of higher education; Demonstrated fundraising success and experience, with a range of responsibilities that include the management or supervision of fundraising and alumni engagement staff and processes; Ability to serve as an insightful, collaborative partner to the VP for Advancement, the Office of the President and others across the Albertus campus in an effort to lead, support, and strengthen all fundraising initiatives; Ability to offer coaching support to the staff in the Office of Advancement; Strong and proven written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner; Bachelor's degree, with a master’s degree as an added plus; Working knowledge of the various social media and technology platforms used in an academic office setting; familiarity and experience using Raiser’s Edge an added plus; Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the College's Mission, history and traditions; A positive "can do" attitude and the ability to keep an upbeat attitude while working under pressure.

Qualifications

Albertus Magnus College is seeking a proven fundraising leader, manager, and expert with a demonstrated track record of accomplishments. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

At least seven years of successful and progressive fundraising experience, preferably at an institution of higher education;
Demonstrated fundraising success and experience, with a range of responsibilities that include the management or supervision of fundraising and alumni engagement staff and processes;
Ability to serve as an insightful, collaborative partner to the VP for Advancement, the Office of the President and others across the Albertus campus in an effort to lead, support, and strengthen all fundraising initiatives;
Ability to offer coaching support to the staff in the Office of Advancement;
Strong and proven written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner;
Bachelor's degree, with a master’s degree as an added plus;
Working knowledge of the various social media and technology platforms used in an academic office setting; familiarity and experience using Raiser’s Edge an added plus;
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the College's Mission, history and traditions;
A positive "can do" attitude and the ability to keep an upbeat attitude while working under pressure.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Full-time work hours are Monday to Friday 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional support on evenings and weekends will also be expected.

To Apply	Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered, qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search #106 in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

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