Associate Vice President of Development Occidental College

Another Sources clientOccidental Collegeis recruiting anAssociate Vice President of Developmentto join their team in Los Angeles California.This is a hybrid position working 3 days onsite and 2 days remotely.You will also be traveling locally and nationally to connect in-person with donors.

About Occidental College

Founded in 1887 Occidental College (Oxy) is a nationally recognized private liberal arts college located in the vibrant Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. With approximately 2000 students from across the globe Oxy offers a distinctive combination of rigorous academic programs small class sizes close faculty-student collaboration and a strong commitment to justice equity inclusion and diversity. The Colleges location in one of the worlds most dynamic cities provides students faculty and staff with unique opportunities for academic engagement professional development community partnerships and cultural enrichment. Guided by its mission to provide a transformative liberal arts education Occidental prepares students to think critically act ethically and make a difference in the world.

About Occidental College & This Moment in Institutional Advancement

Occidental Colleges Institutional Advancement division is in an exciting period of growth and momentum. Under the leadership of Vice President for Institutional Advancement the division has been thoughtfully strengthening its fundraising strategy refining organizational structure and building a culture centered on collaboration accountability and philanthropy. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing team during a pivotal stage of its evolution.

The Associate Vice President of Development will step into an organization with a strong foundation and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. This role will help shape the next phase of frontline fundraising by coaching and developing talented gift officers advancing strategic fundraising initiatives and partnering closely with colleagues across Institutional Advancement to strengthen donor engagement and philanthropic success. It is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys building high-performing teams leading through change and contributing to an ambitious vision for the future.

About this role:

The Associate Vice President of Development (AVP) is a key member of the Occidental College Institutional Advancement leadership team providing strategic oversight and management for individual giving programs for leadership major and planned gifts. The AVP is also an active fundraiser managing a small portfolio of generous donors and donor prospects. They will demonstrate an ability to motivate and inspire staff and keep them engaged and focused on results through effective coaching developing clear metrics expectations and leading by example as a strong fundraiser.

Working closely with and reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement the AVP will inspire new levels of philanthropic support aligned with the Colleges objectives by translating institutional priorities into effective fundraising strategies driving progress toward ambitious revenue goals and fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and strong fundraising outcomes. The AVP will oversee donor cultivation strategies and events while partnering closely with colleagues across Institutional Advancement to strengthen engagement and philanthropic support for Occidentals mission. The role also serves as a key partner in preparing the College for its next comprehensive campaign.

Anticipated salary range:$167100$220000

Scope & Impact

Frontline Fundraising Management & Effectiveness (40%)

• Lead develop and coach a high-performing team of gift officers across major planned and leadership giving.

• Lead and collaborate with the donor cultivation and stewardship strategist to inform cultivation stewardship solicitation strategies and events.

• Build a culture of accountability collaboration continuous improvement and donor-centered fundraising.

• Recruit hire onboard and retain fundraising professionals.

• Set and monitor fundraising goals performance metrics and accountability standards.

• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching mentorship and professional development.

• Partner with advancement services and prospect research to strengthen prospect identification portfolio optimization and pipeline growth.

• Support fundraising prospect management and gift administration policies and practices.

• Streamline and manage gift officer work with volunteers and committees supporting initiatives including the Obama Scholars Program Alumni Reunion Giving and the Alumni Board of Governors.

Frontline Fundraising (40%)

• Manage and actively cultivate and solicit a portfolio of 5060 high-capacity prospects and donors including Trustees and volunteer leaders.

• Develop and execute annual goals and individualized cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies.

• Partner with College leadership faculty volunteers and advancement colleagues to advance donor relationships.

• Conduct donor visits lead gift conversations and manage proposal development and negotiation.

• Document donor activity and solicitation in accordance with College policies and procedures.

Institutional Advancement Leadership & Campus Partnership Collaboration (20%)

• Serve as a member of the Institutional Advancement senior leadership team.

• Collaborate across Principal Gifts Corporate and Foundation Relations Alumni and Parent Engagement Annual Giving Advancement Services and Strategic Engagement.

• Champion Institutional Advancement priorities and goals.

• Contribute to campaign strategy annual planning fundraising forecasts and strategic goals.

• Partner with senior leadership to align fundraising strategy with institutional priorities.

• Collaborate with communications engagement and stewardship teams to strengthen donor outreach and recognition.

• Support frontline fundraising policies and operations.

• Support budget planning and monitoring.

• Recommend improvements and innovations based on fundraising best practices.

• Participate in key advancement events including Homecoming Family Weekend Day For Oxy Alumni Reunion Weekend and campaign events.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.

• Minimum of nine years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising with a proven track record of securing major and planned gifts.

• Experience leading supervising and developing a metrics-driven fundraising team.

• Knowledge of fundraising principles best practices and standards.

• Proven ability to cultivate solicit and close gifts in the $100K$1M range.

• Experience recruiting developing and evaluating fundraising professionals.

• Strong leadership organizational interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders faculty staff volunteers and external stakeholders.

• Experience leading change through influence and collaboration.

• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging.

Preferred

• Masters degree.

• Higher education fundraising experience.

• Comprehensive campaign experience.

• Experience with Salesforce CRM.

Employee Benefits at Occidental College

Occidental College is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health well-being and professional growth of our employees. To learn more about employee benefits at Occidental College please visit: & Wellness

• Health dental and vision insurance options

• Life insurance coverage

• Free access to campus fitness and wellness facilities including the swimming pool tennis courts gym and weight room

• On-campus wellness programs and classes including discounted Weight Watchers

Financial & Retirement

• Participation in a 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Access to Glendale Area Schools Credit Union membership including financial services such as share accounts checking and credit options

Learning & Resources

• Library borrowing privileges and access to the Academic Commons

Perks & Discounts

• 10% discount at the Oxy Bookstore on most items

• Discounts through the Working Advantage program for entertainment travel shows and more

Equal Employment Opportunity

Occidental College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an equitable inclusive and diverse community. The College complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and educational programs and activities. Occidental College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry religion creed sex pregnancy age disability medical condition genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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