Job Description

Viterbo University invites applications for the role of Vice President of Advancement. The Vice President of Advancement serves as the chief development officer for the university and is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of fundraising and alumni engagement for the university.

The vice president of advancement reports directly to the president and is a key member of the university\'s senior leadership and serves as a member of the president\'s cabinet.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the advancement team, working towards common goals and supporting the staff in their individual professional growth and team development.

• Advise and collaborate with the university president and the Board of Trustees to plan and achieve fundraising goals.
• Lead the institutional advancement division\'s efforts to plan, coordinate and implement a comprehensive development plan to raise funds for annual, capital and endowment purposes.
• Ensure that philanthropy is carried out in keeping with Viterbo\'s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Set fundraising goals and ensure appropriate metrics are in place to measure performance and progress towards goals.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail with proven experience. working with donor management system software and reporting.
• Build a sustainable major gifts-focused fundraising culture.

• Lead annual and capital campaigns.

• Advance a culture of giving and engagement within the university.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement a major gifts program.
• Identify and manage division budget and resources, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources to advance institutional advancement.
• Identify and implement goals and best practices for the division and division staff that are in line with the university\'s strategic plan.
• Serve as a member of university task forces, advisory committees, and councils.
• Carry out other responsibilities as assigned.

General Requirements & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a strategic, results-oriented, and visionary leader who understands, and has a passion for, the mission of Viterbo University.

The University seeks applicants who have the following qualifications and experience:

• Master\'s degree and 10 years of supervisory experience;
• Extensive experience in board relations, fundraising (including capital and endowment campaigns), alumni affairs, grants, planned giving, and corporate relations.
• Experience with university systems, programs, and procedure;
• Strong communication skills;
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and
• Exceptional relationship building skills including ability to empower the Board of Trustees, advancement division staff, and other volunteer fundraisers in a way that achieves concrete results.

To Apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest, CV/resume, and three references.

Review of Application: The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 3000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.

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