Assistant Vice President for Development, Colleges and Units

Belmont University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Nashville, TENNESSEE
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!


Assistant Vice President for Development, Colleges and Units

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Vice President for Development, Colleges and Units at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

EVP for Advancement

Hours 


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

About the Office of Advancement
The Office of Advancement helps Belmont University achieve its mission by building a stronger community of support for the entire campus amongst all its constituencies.  In collaboration with university partners, Advancement is leading the effort to prepare for the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the university’s history.  Building on a track record of success, Belmont University is undergoing a period of growth and is actively increasing its institutional advancement capacity and capabilities so it can realize its full potential as a Christ-centered university in the thriving city of Nashville, TN.  The Office of Advancement is led by Executive Vice President Dave Rosselli.
Position Overview
The AVP for Development, Colleges and Units provides leadership and direction for all development related activity for the following colleges at Belmont University.

  • Jack C. Massey College of Business
  • Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • College of Music and Performing Arts
  • Watkins College of Art
  • College of Education
  • O’More College of Architecture and Design
  • College of Law

The AVP partners with college deans and leads a team of development professionals to build and support a new college and unit-based fundraising model at Belmont University.  Additionally, the AVP will be the primary development partner for one to two colleges and carry a significant major gift portfolio.  Finally, the AVP provides direction and oversight for the Annual Giving program.  The AVP wills serve in a key leadership capacity for the development team and play an instrumental role in the larger campaign planning process for the Let Hope Abound comprehensive campaign for Belmont University.

Job Responsibilities
College Support and Advancement Leadership / Management

  • Hire, train and supervise directors of development within a college and unit based fundraising team.
  • Provide advancement expertise and executional acumen to build a new fundraising model for deans and other campus partners for Belmont University colleges.
  • Collaborate with respective deans, directors/senior directors, or other senior administrators in developing impactful philanthropic agendas—consistent with Belmont University’s college and unit strategic plan and for major and prospective donors.
  • In collaboration with the deputy CAO, provide direction and support for college-based campaign planning and related activities.
  • Partner with the Deputy CAO to motivate staff behavior, maintain and build a positive culture, and establish efficient and productive fundraising strategies and methods.
  • Provide direct liaison support to one to two college deans in support of college based fundraising model.

Portfolio Management

  • Build, grow and manage a portfolio of 50-75 major gift prospects and donors.
  • Develop and execute effective fundraising strategies consistent with donor interests and college-based fundraising priorities.

Annual Giving

  • Guide a growing and talented annual giving team to deliver a more robust program to build a stronger donor pipeline, generate more annual giving dollars, and increase donor participation.

Goals and Metrics

  • In partnership with the Deputy CAO, establish goals and metrics for all college-based fundraising programs and corresponding team members.
  • Collaborate with other University Development team members to inspire trust, encourage creative thinking, and collaborate with other Belmont staff and volunteers to significantly increase private gifts to Belmont.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • You have 10+ years of experience working in University Advancement or in a commensurate fundraising and/or business development role.
  • You have a history of collaboration across teams inside and outside of your organization.
  • You have experience managing experienced professionals.
  • You have experience managing multiple programmatic areas.
  • You are passionate about building strong, long-lasting relationships.
  • You are aligned with Belmont’s Vision to be the leading Christ-Centered University in the World.
  • You are willing to travel when needed.
   
Required Education Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred.
  
Required Experience 10+ years of experience working in University Advancement or in a commensurate fundraising and/or business development role.
  
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing as necessary.

 

 


 

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

 


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

About the Office of Advancement
The Office of Advancement helps Belmont University achieve its mission by building a stronger community of support for the entire campus amongst all its constituencies.  In collaboration with university partners, Advancement is leading the effort to prepare for the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the university’s history.  Building on a track record of success, Belmont University is undergoing a period of growth and is actively increasing its institutional advancement capacity and capabilities so it can realize its full potential as a Christ-centered university in the thriving city of Nashville, TN.  The Office of Advancement is led by Executive Vice President Dave Rosselli.
Position Overview
The AVP for Development, Colleges and Units provides leadership and direction for all development related activity for the following colleges at Belmont University.

  • Jack C. Massey College of Business
  • Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • College of Music and Performing Arts
  • Watkins College of Art
  • College of Education
  • O’More College of Architecture and Design
  • College of Law

The AVP partners with college deans and leads a team of development professionals to build and support a new college and unit-based fundraising model at Belmont University.  Additionally, the AVP will be the primary development partner for one to two colleges and carry a significant major gift portfolio.  Finally, the AVP provides direction and oversight for the Annual Giving program.  The AVP wills serve in a key leadership capacity for the development team and play an instrumental role in the larger campaign planning process for the Let Hope Abound comprehensive campaign for Belmont University.

Job Responsibilities
College Support and Advancement Leadership / Management

  • Hire, train and supervise directors of development within a college and unit based fundraising team.
  • Provide advancement expertise and executional acumen to build a new fundraising model for deans and other campus partners for Belmont University colleges.
  • Collaborate with respective deans, directors/senior directors, or other senior administrators in developing impactful philanthropic agendas—consistent with Belmont University’s college and unit strategic plan and for major and prospective donors.
  • In collaboration with the deputy CAO, provide direction and support for college-based campaign planning and related activities.
  • Partner with the Deputy CAO to motivate staff behavior, maintain and build a positive culture, and establish efficient and productive fundraising strategies and methods.
  • Provide direct liaison support to one to two college deans in support of college based fundraising model.

Portfolio Management

  • Build, grow and manage a portfolio of 50-75 major gift prospects and donors.
  • Develop and execute effective fundraising strategies consistent with donor interests and college-based fundraising priorities.

Annual Giving

  • Guide a growing and talented annual giving team to deliver a more robust program to build a stronger donor pipeline, generate more annual giving dollars, and increase donor participation.

Goals and Metrics

  • In partnership with the Deputy CAO, establish goals and metrics for all college-based fundraising programs and corresponding team members.
  • Collaborate with other University Development team members to inspire trust, encourage creative thinking, and collaborate with other Belmont staff and volunteers to significantly increase private gifts to Belmont.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • You have 10+ years of experience working in University Advancement or in a commensurate fundraising and/or business development role.
  • You have a history of collaboration across teams inside and outside of your organization.
  • You have experience managing experienced professionals.
  • You have experience managing multiple programmatic areas.
  • You are passionate about building strong, long-lasting relationships.
  • You are aligned with Belmont’s Vision to be the leading Christ-Centered University in the World.
  • You are willing to travel when needed.
   
Required Education Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred.
  
Required Experience 10+ years of experience working in University Advancement or in a commensurate fundraising and/or business development role.
  
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing as necessary.

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