Executive Strategy and Organizational Leadership
- Serve as a principal strategic advisor to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA) on matters related to fundraising, campaign planning, organizational effectiveness, operational performance, and institutional priorities.
- Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of divisional strategic plans, annual goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance dashboards to advance Institutional Advancement priorities and institutional objectives.
- Drive execution of the VPIA's strategic agenda by translating priorities into actionable plans, coordinating implementation efforts, monitoring progress, and recommending strategies to enhance effectiveness and outcomes.
- Lead high-priority strategic initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional efforts that support divisional and institutional goals.
- Conduct research, benchmarking, and strategic analysis to inform planning, decision-making, and organizational improvement efforts.
- Facilitate collaboration across Institutional Advancement units to promote alignment, accountability, and successful execution of strategic priorities.
- Develop executive briefings, reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership, Foundation leadership, and other key stakeholders.
- Represent the VPIA in meetings, committees, and strategic discussions with internal and external stakeholders, as designated.
- Monitor emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in higher education advancement, fundraising, and philanthropy to support continuous improvement and strategic planning.
- Support the assessment and enhancement of divisional processes, initiatives, and organizational effectiveness to ensure achievement of established goals and objectives.
Strategic Project Management and Special Initiatives
- Lead and manage strategic projects on behalf of the VPIA, including defining project scope, establishing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and monitoring outcomes.
- Coordinate implementation of divisional initiatives that require collaboration across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
- Ensure timely follow-up on key action items, project milestones, and strategic priorities.
- Identify potential challenges and develop recommendations to support successful project execution.
- Support organizational change initiatives and process improvement efforts that strengthen divisional effectiveness and efficiency.
Campaign Readiness and Advancement Initiatives
- Coordinate activities related to campaign planning, readiness, implementation, and ongoing strategic advancement initiatives.
- Monitor campaign timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure progress toward established objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration among Development, Alumni Relations, Communications, Stewardship, and Advancement Services teams to support campaign success.
- Prepare campaign reports, presentations, briefing materials, and progress updates for leadership and stakeholders.
- Coordinate campaign-related meetings, planning sessions, and working groups and ensure timely follow-up on assigned actions.
- Assist in tracking campaign performance metrics and identifying opportunities to strengthen engagement and fundraising outcomes.
Strategic Initiatives and Change Management
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives that require coordination among multiple departments, stakeholders, and external partners.
- Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.
- Support implementation of organizational change initiatives and foster alignment with institutional priorities.
- Conduct research, benchmarking, and environmental analysis to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
Campaign Communications, Executive Reporting, and Strategic Engagement
- Develop and coordinate executive-level campaign communications, presentations, briefing materials, and reports that support fundraising priorities, institutional advancement initiatives, and strategic engagement efforts.
- Prepare campaign updates, leadership briefings, donor communications, stewardship materials, proposals, talking points, and presentations that effectively communicate campaign priorities, progress, and impact.
- Partner with Development, Alumni Relations, Communications, and Foundation teams to ensure consistent messaging, alignment of campaign narratives, and effective communication of philanthropic priorities and institutional impact.
- Support the development of materials for the President, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Foundation Board, campaign committees, volunteers, donors, and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate the preparation of campaign dashboards, progress reports, and performance updates to monitor advancement goals, engagement activities, and campaign milestones.
- Translate complex advancement data, fundraising outcomes, and institutional priorities into compelling reports and communications that support decision-making, donor engagement, and stakeholder confidence.
- Ensure all executive and campaign communications accurately reflect institutional priorities, fundraising objectives, campaign progress, and the impact of philanthropic investments.
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
- Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders on strategic initiatives and special projects.
- Support donor engagement, stewardship, and cultivation activities as assigned.
- Coordinate executive-level meetings, engagement opportunities, and stakeholder communications.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with university leadership, Foundation representatives, consultants, volunteers, and external partners.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to advance divisional priorities and institutional objectives.
Leadership and Supervision
- Provide leadership and direction to assigned staff, interns, student employees, and project teams as appropriate.
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented, and results-focused work environment.
- Support professional development and continuous learning opportunities for staff.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and excellence in the execution of assigned responsibilities.