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Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement - Regional, Planned & Corporate Philanthropy
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Regional, Planned, & Corporate Philanthropy
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement - Regional, Planned, & Corporate Philanthropy (AVC) for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the AVC for Regional, Planned, & Corporate Philanthropy is charged with providing innovative and creative leadership to the regional, gift planning, & corporate philanthropy teams.
As a leader within the Advancement division, the ideal candidate will be a skilled talent manager, with experience building and managing a highly functioning and geographically distributed team (4-7 direct reports, 2 indirect reports) of philanthropic advisors. The AVC will leverage an entrepreneurial mindset, developing the team's capacity to stimulate and secure gifts that include multiple and complex asset streams.
The AVC will themselves be an accomplished fundraiser with a track record of progressive responsibility and will be able to leverage a robust personal network to establish and build relationships with donors, corporations, and private foundations.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership and Management: Strategic day-to-day management and oversight of the Gift Planning, Regional, and Corporate Philanthropy advancement teams. Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and provide additional support at the direction of the Chief Development Officer and the Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement in support of university wide campaign and campus initiatives, and our Chancellor's Strategic Priorities.
Collaboration: Foster and support partnership between the regional, gift planning, and corporate giving teams and the campus community to build strong internal relationships in support of meeting individual, team, and campus goals. Establish and maintain a strong collaborative relationship with senior leadership of the University of Tennessee including the President, Chancellor, Provost, Deans, and other senior leaders on the Knoxville campus. Partnership within and across UTFI to cultivate synergistic relationships with leadership, central services, and statewide advancement teams.
Fundraising: Manage a portfolio of prospects, including identification, qualification, cultivation, and stewardship activities. Guide broad contextual philanthropic conversations with prospects, donors, and other stakeholders. Develop new and innovative ways to stimulate philanthropic giving.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
The candidate who fills the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement - Regional, Planned, & Corporate Philanthropy position is required to have:
- Bachelor's degree
- 8+ years of experience in fundraising, development/advancement, or philanthropy
- 2+ years of management or supervisory experience
A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.
Preferred Education and Experience
In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:
- Master's degree
- 10+ years of experience in fundraising, development/advancement, or philanthropy
- 5+ years of management or supervisory experience; experience leading geographically distributed teams
- Higher education philanthropic experience
- Salesforce CRM experience
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before August 21, 2024 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.
When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.
Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.
Target Start Date: Fall 2024
Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation's greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:
- Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
- Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
- Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods
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The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been advancing knowledge and enriching lives since its founding in 1794. Tennessee's flagship public research university, UT Knoxville is a diverse community whose shared commitment to discovery, creativity, and education combines with a tradition of service and engagement to carry the Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. UT's campus-home to more than 36,000 students and 9,000 faculty and staff members-is part of the vibrant city of Knoxville, located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains nearby.
The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Job
Executive/Administrative
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Knoxville Development Pay Campus/Institute Development Foundation
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Jul 22, 2024, 6:05:09 PM
To apply, visit https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_martin/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000001JX&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC
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