Fordham University · 1 week ago
Associate Vice President of Advancement Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, providing a unique educational experience to over 16,000 students. They are seeking an Associate Vice President of Advancement Operations to lead and oversee the operational and administrative functions of the Advancement Operations department, ensuring alignment with fundraising objectives and developing strategic initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership to the Advancement Operations teams, including gifts and records, systems and analytics, prospect research, and prospect management. Mentors this team into a cohesive, forward-thinking, strategic unit that underpins and facilitates a successful fundraising program
Guides the operational and strategic direction of advancement services to ensure best practices in data management, gift processing, and reporting
Oversees the development and maintenance of advancement systems and data analytics to support fundraising strategies and decision-making
Directs prospect management efforts to ensure effective portfolio management and strategic prospect pipeline analysis. Assesses and refines prospect development and management processes to ensure a robust and active donor pipeline. Advocates for the adoption of and adherence to prospect management processes throughout DAUR
Works with the Development and University Relations (DAUR) Senior Management Team to establish short- and long-term priorities for all advancement operations, coordinate strategies, and support new data and technology initiatives
Partners with University leadership, including IT and Finance, to advocate for the needs of DAUR, inform strategic decisions, and ensure all processes and systems are compliant and functional. Represents and advocates for DAUR on cross-University initiatives
Develops and implements data quality standards and internal controls to maintain the integrity and security of all advancement data
Collaborates with Advancement Operations team leads to ensure critical functions are adequately covered, implement succession planning, and determine optimal team structures and workflows
Oversees and enhances a comprehensive prospect research strategy to identify and qualify new donor prospects
Utilizes data analytics and wealth screening, and other tools to inform prospect strategies and maximize fundraising potential
Serves as a key partner to other departments to ensure a coordinated approach to advancement efforts
Serves as the DAUR lead on complex technology projects, University-wide technical initiatives, and system launches and transitions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of ten years of experience in advancement operations (advancement services, systems and analytics, prospect research, and/or prospect management), and at least eight years of experience leading cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, interpersonal, change management, and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of fundraising CRM systems (e.g., Ellucian CRM Advance), relational databases, data analytics, and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, WebFOCUS, SQL)
Demonstrated ability to identify and assess business needs and coordinate effective operational and system solutions, including liaising with the university's IT department, and serving on/leading system transitions
Comfortable with relaying technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, and a solution-oriented approach with the ability to foresee challenges and develop proactive solutions
Understanding of IRS regulations for gift recording, FASB and CASE standards, and generally accepted accounting principles
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple priorities and deliverables
Familiarity with industry-standard tools and best practices in prospect management
Significant experience overseeing prospect identification, qualification, and research activities, including an understanding of wealth screening tools and methodologies
Expertise in developing and managing a prospect pipeline and performing moves management, including portfolio assignment, policy development, metrics tracking, and compliance to support major gift officer performance
Ability to translate research data into actionable strategies and predictive modeling to inform frontline fundraising efforts
Familiarity with marketing systems (Marketing Cloud, Mailchimp, etc.) and fundraising platforms (Encompass, GiveCampus, Givezy, etc.)
Preferred
Master's degree
Relevant experience in higher education advancement
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
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