[Hiring] Assistant Vice President of Advancement @Saint Mary's University

Role Description

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. The Assistant Vice President of Advancement (AVP) serves as the senior operational leader for the Office of Advancement and is the principal deputy to the Vice President for University Relations. The AVP provides strategic leadership for the University’s comprehensive fundraising program while overseeing the daily operations, personnel, systems, and performance of the Office of Advancement.

In this role, you will:

• Forge lasting relationships and make a profound impact on our Catholic educational mission in the Lasallian tradition.
• Align benefactor passions with institutional needs.
• Secure major gifts that contribute to the enrichment of academic programs, support for faculty and students, and the expansion of transformative educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Experience deemed equivalent and relevant will also be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of raising major and principal gifts, outright and planned gifts, and/or complex gifts.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or comparable advancement CRM platforms.
• A career history of trusted discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Experience leading comprehensive fundraising campaigns (preferred).
• Experience overseeing Advancement Services or fundraising operations (preferred).
• Knowledge of charitable gift planning and deferred giving vehicles (preferred).

Requirements

• A deep familiarity and embrace of the Catholic mission of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and its Lasallian charism.
• Executive proficiency in managing multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and with volunteers.
• Ability to take advice and guidance in a positive and productive manner.
• Excellent communication skills, including diplomacy, among all constituencies.
• Capacity to develop prospect strategy, portfolio management, and tracking processes.
• Knowledge of best practices and ethical standards in the field.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
• Ability to meet performance goals while working in a remote environment.
• Demonstrate competency and respect for the dignity of each person.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending.
• Retirement pension plan.
• Undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

Application Requirements

Apply online at this link and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.