Senior Assistant VP, Advancement
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Assistant Vice President overseeing philanthropic strategies and leading a high-performing team for Golisano Children’s Hospital. Focusing on annual fundraising of at least $10M and donor engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Medical Center Advancement (Sr AVP), the Assistant Vice President (Asst VP) for Golisano Children’s Hospital Advancement is a member of the senior leadership team for Medical Center Advancement and will manage the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies that maximize philanthropic contributions from the Medical Center’s top leadership and principal gift prospects in direct support of Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH).
- Lead a high performing team focused on securing a minimum of $10M annually in philanthropic support for strategic capital, program, and endowment priorities as identified by Medical Center and GCH leadership.
- Serve as the main communication liaison with GCH leadership, physicians, and volunteers, including the Golisano Children’s Hospital Board, effectively articulating and advancing the vision of GCH to both internal and external constituents.
- Work with the Board Chair to effectively guide board activities.
- Travel is required for this position.
- Optimize philanthropic support for GCH priorities.
- Develop comprehensive annual operation plans for his/her unit, setting clear goals for the team, and aligning unit goals with URMC Advancement goals.
- Provide regular oversight and guidance as needed for unit’s program prospect management, major gift activity, and programmatic activities, including signature and community fundraising events.
- Model best-practice fundraising skills and mentor staff members.
- Actively manage working relationships with members of the GCH Advisory Board and other volunteers. Serve as lead fundraiser in securing philanthropic support from board members; effectively engage board members and other volunteers as partners in raising funds from the broader Rochester and regional communities.
- Implement best practices in volunteer management to ensure a highly engaged Advisory Board. Maintain regular communication with the Sr AVP, keeping them apprised on activities with top prospects and donors and communications with University leadership.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree (preferred)
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in higher education and/or an academic medical institution or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated success in soliciting gifts over $100k, particularly in an academic medical setting
- Proven program management and leadership skills; experience leading a team of major gift officers and special events staff
- Highly developed communication skills, including an ability to articulate philanthropic priorities related to medical research; political savviness; a high energy level; and a strong commitment to the mission of the GCH.
- Intellectual curiosity and the desire to work as part of a team in a goal-oriented and dynamic environment are critical.
- A positive attitude and commitment to a donor-centric fundraising approach.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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