ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNITS & STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES - University of Washington

Req #: 238164 Department: UW ADVANCEMENT Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.washington.edu/advancement/careers/ Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible Posting Date: 08/23/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $18,500 - 20,834 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 9/6/2024.** **Examples of successful fundraising efforts will be requested for this position. Please have a link or document ready to share when the University Advancement Recruiting office reaches out.** 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. 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. **University Advancement has an exciting opening for an Assistant Vice President for Units & Strategic Development Initiatives. This is a full-time, permanent position.** The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Units & Strategic Development Initiatives leads a group of assigned units and programs, serving as a strategic thought partner, collaborator, advocate and cohort leader to unit leadership. The AVP will also serve as the lead fundraiser for University Advancement's strategic initiatives with a strong focus on developing strategy, cultivating consensus and securing private support for these priority projects. Reporting to the Vice President (VP) for Development, this role will collaborate closely with Development leadership to improve organizational effectiveness. **What You Will Do:** **Leadership and Management (40%)** - Provide oversight and strategic management to program units, including KUOW, KEXP, UW Continuum College and UW Libraries. Guide and support unit Chief Advancement Officers (CAOs) in achieving established fundraising metrics and goals. - Attract and retain top-level team members with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who are committed to the University's mission and values. - Foster a culture of high performance and creativity among the assigned CAO cohort, encouraging inclusive management and leadership practices through training, mentorship and professional development opportunities. - Ensure assigned cohort units, and their respective CAOs and leadership teams, are campaign-ready by helping craft a compelling vision, identify prospects and volunteers and develop meaningful engagement strategies. - Collaborate and partner with other Development leaders, central Advancement teams and other University stakeholders to encourage multidisciplinary engagement and collaboration across all fields of Advancement. - In close collaboration with CAOs and central Advancement teams , ensure the successful planning and execution of fundraising programs. This includes principal, major and planned gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation gifts, donor recognition and stewardship. **Strategy and Program Development (30%)** - Oversee and manage Advancement-wide major gift initiatives of presidential and University priority, such as the Oversee and manage University-wide major gift initiatives, specifically those identified as presidential priorities. Serve as a liaison to UA executive leaders and volunteer boards in service of developing and driving strategies that ensure fundraising goals are met. - Oversee and manage University-wide major gift initiatives, specifically those identified as presidential priorities. - In partnership with Development leadership, coordinate comprehensive professional development training for frontline fundraisers, Advancement team members and academic partners. - Oversee UA-wide major gift pipeline and cultivation initiatives; partner with central Advancement teams who manage these complex activities. - Collaborate with CAOs and Advancement leadership to build and implement programs that align with strategic priorities set by deans, chancellors and University leadership. **Frontline Fundraising (30%)** - Actively manage a strategic portfolio of donors and prospects for presidential and University-wide fundraising priorities. Work collaboratively with UA leadership and the Principal Giving team to secure gifts in support of these priorities. - Collaborate with the VP for Development and campus leadership to establish ambitious, realistic and measurable major gift fundraising goals for assigned projects. - Partner with UA leadership to plan and execute activities in support of assigned projects. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** Bachelor's degree AND at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience within the field of development. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **What You Bring:** - Extensive administrative and leadership experience in a large, complex higher-education or fundraising environment, including evidence of vision and effective strategic planning and implementation. - Fundraising experience at a comprehensive research university or health-care institution. Demonstrated success at major gift fundraising and working knowledge of gift planning vehicles (charitable trusts, gift annuities and complex outright gifts). - Prior campaign experience. - A commitment to, and demonstrated success in, promoting diversity and inclusion among staff and volunteers. - Demonstrated success developing and deepening authentic relationships with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders. - Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. - History of creative, inclusive, strategic, collaborative work in partnership with executive leadership. - A leadership style based on integrity, transparency and inclusiveness, with a proven ability to influence others beyond formal authority. - Ability to effectively and strategically manage resources, including time, talent and finances. **What You Can Expect:** - Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions. - Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice. - Must have regular and reliable transportation for local travel and willing to travel when necessary. - Frequent local travel expected. **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.