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Touro University New York is hiring an Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The AVP will support executive leadership in leading and implementing comprehensive fundraising and alumni relations strategies, organizing major gifts and event coordination, and fostering a culture of philanthropy within the university. This role involves collaborating closely with various departments to enhance donor engagement and oversee the performance of the Institutional Advancement team.

Highlights

Organize and implement fundraising strategies and manage a portfolio of new prospects and lapsed donors.
Collaborate on alumni engagement and coordinate fundraising events with a significant donor component.
Work closely with Communications and Marketing to create presentations for major donors.
Provide leadership and budget management for the Institutional Advancement team.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred with at least 15 years of significant fundraising experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Raiser’s Edge software.
Salary range: $180,000 - $200,000 per year.
Travel required as necessary.
Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills are essential.

Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement Full Description

Overview:

The Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement (“AVP”) is a seasoned advancement professional tasked with supporting the Executive Vice President, and the Vice President of Institutional advancement in leading a comprehensive fundraising and alumni relations strategy. The AVP will collaborate closely with the Executive Vice President and Vice President of Institutional Advancement, providing leadership and expertise to ensure the success of fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement efforts. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the AVP will play a pivotal role in cultivating a culture of philanthropy within the university community. Responsibilities:

The AVP's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Development

Organize and implement fundraising strategies, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from a portfolio list generated from Raiser’s Edge and other research programs used by Institutional Advancement (IA).
Manage a portfolio of new prospects and lapsed donors, focusing on gifts of $18,000 and above, with an expectation of a minimum of five one-on-one visits per month.
Assist with further implementation of the Graduway platform and serve as the liaison between Graduway and the schools, easing its implementation into the alumni program.
Consult and advise on all fundraising activities with Touro IA team members. Provide the information necessary to set fundraising goals in conjunction with the Touro University's Institutional Advancement Department using information from our Database.
Collaborate closely with other professionals to enhance the event experience for donors and prospects, playing a pivotal role in the coordination of individual events with a major fundraising component (Galas, Dinners, etc.).
Contribute significantly to the development and implementation of a social marketing strategy, including website e-philanthropy and direct mail in schools.

Alumni Affairs

Identify and manage a targeted portfolio database of alumni with the aim of soliciting major gifts through an ongoing program in consultation with the central IA office.

Communications

Collaborate closely with the Communications and Marketing Department to create necessary presentations for major gift donors.
Speak on behalf of the institution at events, or other public functions when necessary.

Administration

Provide leadership and direction to the Institutional Advancement team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment in consultation with the VP/IA.
Take a leading role in developing and managing budgets for fundraising and alumni relations initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate team performance against established goals with the EVP and VP .
Maintain detailed documentation of fundraising strategies and processes.
Conduct prospect and donor research using any and all available search engines or systems such as Hatch ai system
Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:
Education, Preparation, and Training

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in fundraising having significant successes in closing major gifts of $100,000 and above.
Experience in Annual Alumni Fund of varying educational entities.
Demonstrated success in leading comprehensive advancement operations.
Experience managing fundraising staff, volunteers, and major donor relationships.
Knowledge of school advancement and alumni affairs preferred.

Skills

Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development and motivation.
Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies, including donors and university leadership.
Strategic thinker with a track record of achieving ambitious goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising database software specifically Raiser’s Edge.

Physical Demands

Extensive computer use and sitting/standing required.
Ability to lift up to 5 lbs.

Travel

Travel required as necessary.

Maximum Salary: USD $200,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $180,000.00/Yr.

Original Job Description

Overview:

The AVP's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Development

Organize and implement fundraising strategies, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from a portfolio list generated from Raiser’s Edge and other research programs used by Institutional Advancement (IA).
Manage a portfolio of new prospects and lapsed donors, focusing on gifts of $18,000 and above, with an expectation of a minimum of five one-on-one visits per month.
Assist with further implementation of the Graduway platform and serve as the liaison between Graduway and the schools, easing its implementation into the alumni program.
Consult and advise on all fundraising activities with Touro IA team members. Provide the information necessary to set fundraising goals in conjunction with the Touro University's Institutional Advancement Department using information from our Database.
Collaborate closely with other professionals to enhance the event experience for donors and prospects, playing a pivotal role in the coordination of individual events with a major fundraising component (Galas, Dinners, etc.).
Contribute significantly to the development and implementation of a social marketing strategy, including website e-philanthropy and direct mail in schools.

Alumni Affairs

Identify and manage a targeted portfolio database of alumni with the aim of soliciting major gifts through an ongoing program in consultation with the central IA office.

Communications

Collaborate closely with the Communications and Marketing Department to create necessary presentations for major gift donors.
Speak on behalf of the institution at events, or other public functions when necessary.

Administration

Provide leadership and direction to the Institutional Advancement team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment in consultation with the VP/IA.
Take a leading role in developing and managing budgets for fundraising and alumni relations initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate team performance against established goals with the EVP and VP .
Maintain detailed documentation of fundraising strategies and processes.
Conduct prospect and donor research using any and all available search engines or systems such as Hatch ai system
Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:
Education, Preparation, and Training

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in fundraising having significant successes in closing major gifts of $100,000 and above.
Experience in Annual Alumni Fund of varying educational entities.
Demonstrated success in leading comprehensive advancement operations.
Experience managing fundraising staff, volunteers, and major donor relationships.
Knowledge of school advancement and alumni affairs preferred.

Skills

Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development and motivation.
Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies, including donors and university leadership.
Strategic thinker with a track record of achieving ambitious goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising database software specifically Raiser’s Edge.

Physical Demands

Extensive computer use and sitting/standing required.
Ability to lift up to 5 lbs.

Travel

Travel required as necessary.

Maximum Salary: USD $200,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $180,000.00/Yr.

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