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Vice President Advancement

Employer
Loyola University Maryland - Baltimore, MD
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Closing date
Jul 2, 2022

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Position Type
Executive
Fields
Education
Employment Type
Full Time
Loyola University Maryland, a Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1852, seeks applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Advancement. Loyola is a leading and highly selective comprehensive university, currently ranked third among Master's Universities in the North Region by US News & World Report. Loyola enrolls more than 3,400 undergraduate students, of whom approximately 2,800 reside on campus. Loyola's 2,700 graduate students are enrolled in a range of doctoral and master's degree programs. Loyola University is located on 70 acres in a beautiful residential section of Baltimore and has two satellite campuses.

In 2022, Loyola University Maryland welcomed its new president, Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D., who joined an institution highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, its strong Jesuit mission, and a history of effective broad-based advancement programs.

Loyola's new vice president for advancement will be expected to lead an advancement effort that supports Loyola's strategic initiatives, reflects fidelity to the concept of a major-gift culture, and effectively integrates relationship building with fund raising while significantly increasing philanthropic revenue. A comprehensive capital campaign is anticipated within the next few years. The vice president reports directly to the president, is a member of his cabinet, and oversees a staff of 40, including the Marketing and Communication Division.

The next vice president must be a proven fund raiser with the inspirational leadership qualities, breadth of experience, and interpersonal and communication skills to enable him or her to strengthen and lead the advancement program to new levels of success. The ability to resonate with Loyola's Jesuit mission and values and a strong commitment to diversity are essential.Masters degree and 8+ years of demonstrated experience in fundraising and development.

Substantial record of leadership and achievement in fundraising and development, including comprehensive campaigns, annual giving, planned giving, major gifts, and identifying and targeting donor communities; proven fundraiser with the inspirational leadership qualities, breadth of experience, and interpersonal and communication skills to enable him or her to strengthen and lead the advancement program to new levels of success; ability to resonate with Loyola's Jesuit mission and values and a strong commitment to diversity are essential; creativity, initiative, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to diversity; commitment to working collaboratively with students, administrators, faculty, alumni, donors, staff, community leaders and government officials to further the goals of advancement within the university's strategic plan. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and investment principles; knowledge and ability to prepare and implement advancement communications and advancement events initiatives; knowledge of development and major, planned and annual giving fundraising techniques; knowledge of university and policies and procedures; ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals and groups including students, faculty, administrators, alumni, potential donors and corporate and government leaders; ability to organize and direct a staff of professional and administrative personnel; ability to effectively communicate; ability to make long-range plans and policy decisions.

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