Chief Advancement Officer
| Location: | Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh |
| Sector: | Higher Education |
| Search ID: | 24-0203-33 |
Description
Position Summary
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Essential Duties / Functions
- Management and professional development of University fundraising staff and fundraising programs.
- Management of budgets related to University fundraising programs.
- Organizes, leads, directs, develops, and motivates a professional fundraising staff.
- Responsible for the management, growth, and meeting of annual capital goals in all aspects of University sponsorships.
- Responsible for the management, growth, and meeting of annual capital goals in all aspects of fundraising including but not limited to the Annual Fund, Senior Class Gift, Major Gift, and Capital Campaigns.
- Responsible for University fundraising goals.
- Responsible for alumni relations and events.
- Responsible for the development of “Reunion Giving” and “Class Agent” goals (annual goals).
- Represents the University at various community and University events and is extensively involved in the local community.
- Establishes strong relationships with local companies, institutions, and organizations and drives student outplacement and workforce development initiatives.
- Strategically implements data analytics, including mapping of and outreach to alumni base.
Secondary Duties / Functions
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
About Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University (RMU) is a nationally ranked, doctoral-granting university enrolling approximately 3,500 students across dozens of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. RMU offers courses fully online as well as through a traditional residential college experience at its campus of 230 acres, seventeen miles from downtown Pittsburgh. RMU works diligently to align academic offerings with key sectors like business, healthcare, technology, and engineering, while continuing excellence in other STEM areas, communication, education, social sciences, and more. The university's student-centric approach begins with its academic offerings and RMU ensures its programs meet both current and emerging workforce needs.
Perhaps the most notable example of collaborative, entrepreneurial partnerships with industry and community is RMU's work with the S. Kent Rockwell Foundation. In 2022, the Kent Rockwell Family gave an $18 million naming gift to the Rockwell School of Business that further encourages community partnership, industry collaboration and the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that helps RMU stand meaningfully apart.
A rich variety of clubs, organizations, and other activities helps students thrive in and out of the classroom. The Colonials compete in 16 NCAA Division I sports, including basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, and lacrosse.
Location
Pittsburgh, PARequirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Campaign management and/or business development experience required; proven ability to think strategically, plan effectively, and manage productively to achieve multiple high-priority goals.
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Commitment to integrating broad engagement with alumni and other constituencies with an efficient and effective fundraising program.
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Demonstrated ability to provide management, leadership, thought, and strategic direction collaboratively with enthusiasm for the mission of the University.
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Communication style that is open and direct; ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in oral and written form.
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Strong organizational skills and ability to influence and maintain a diverse donor population.
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Experience managing a professional staff; ability to motivate and develop a team of development professionals; ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Strong interpersonal skills in order to work effectively and collaboratively with team members, diverse internal and external constituents, and others in a results-based environment.
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A team player, utilizing and developing relations within and outside the University, which will enhance the ability to maximize the attraction of resources.
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Ability to improve and refine existing programs and develop new programs aimed at attracting resources.
Experience, Education and License / Certification
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Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree is preferred.
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Experience Required: Advancement or business development professional with a minimum of 7 years of significant professional fundraising and/or business development experience. Demonstrated record of success may be shown by securing significant major gifts (including planned gifts and special fundraising gifts) and/or creating and cultivating successful client relationships.