Senior Philanthropy Advisor, Student Formation

EXPIRED

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Senior Philanthropy Advisor, Student Formation

View Full Description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Senior Philanthropy Advisor, Student Formation

Apply Now

Classification Title

Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligibility

Department

Philanthropy & Engagement

Job Description

The Senior Philanthropy Advisor (

SPA

) is a member of the Philanthropy & Engagement Division focused on developing meaningful and personal relationships with existing and new donors to Hope College. The

SPA

leads and manages a portfolio of major gift prospects. The

SPA

reports to a Chief Philanthropy Officer (

CPO

) and collaborates with Division colleagues and campus stakeholders around student formation initiatives.

Campus stakeholders connected to student formation include: Vice President for Student Formation, Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director, Athletics Liaison for Corporate Sponsorship, and Athletics Philanthropy Liaison. The

SPA

will facilitate monthly full team meetings that will also include the

CPO

, and lead the implementation of ongoing major gift fundraising.

As an effective member of the Philanthropy & Engagement Team, the Senior Philanthropy Advisor is passionate about the experience Hope College provides for students, faculty, and alumni. A Senior Philanthropy Advisor is eager to communicate how donors can expand, sustain, and amplify that experience through generosity.

A Philanthropy Advisor provides portfolio leadership to a specific college priority or affinity area, increasing the pipeline and giving of major gift donors. A successful Philanthropy Advisor builds capacity by initiating, leading, and designing donor opportunities that leverage expertise and partnership with affinity/campus partners.

Responsibilities:

Major Gift Fundraising – 75%

Create and uphold a culture of generosity by leading with a spirit of servant leadership, emotional intelligence, strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

Lead and manage a portfolio of 75-125 prospects to increase pipeline productivity based on affinity fundraising priorities.

Build and lead an innovative 12 to 18-month fundraising plan “clear road map” that focuses on donor engagement and cultivation within affinity.

From discovery through stewardship, facilitate engagement experiences for prospects to deepen their investment and increase giving

Co-create gift opportunities within affinity priorities to achieve annual fundraising goals.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation of relationship management – call notes, relationship strategy steps, campus partners and pertinent documents – are recorded in the college’s

CRM

.

Adhere to college and division policies and philanthropy best practices around diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, privacy, integrity, honesty, and truthfulness to safeguard trust.

Affinity Relationships and Leadership – 15%

Serve as primary liaison between Philanthropy & Engagement and affinity area, working directly with the Vice President for Student Formation, Athletic Director, and other department-based fundraising leaders on affinity fundraising, focused on major gift projects and coordinating annual fund, sponsorships, and co-marketing opportunities

Facilitate buy-in/endorsement/input to comprehensive 12 to 18-month rolling fundraising plan

Develop key campus and community stakeholder relationships to build engagement and enhance cultivation

Mentor administrative leadership and faculty and staff in donor cultivation and stewardship of annual fund and major gifts

Develop and maintain a list of current and future funding priorities

Contribute to a positive and inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships across the college, continually learning, creating impactful experiences and working with a sense of responsibility for short-term and long-term outcomes.

Philanthropy & Engagement Divisional Collaboration – 10%

Information sharing and project collaboration with division partners

Annual Philanthropy

Communications

Engagement

Stewardship and Donor Relations

Philanthropy Services

Foster a divisional culture of philanthropy by

Communicating with divisional partners on overlapping engagement initiatives

Creating multi-pronged relationships with prospects through information sharing and teamwork with divisional partners

Inform divisional leadership about affinity priorities and opportunities to establish fundraising and engagement objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience working in higher education or in the non-profit sector with progressive leadership in project management, recruitment or strategic systems design; 2 years specifically in fundraising or equivalent

Comfort and experience with building relationships from scratch and leading relationship development with existing donors

Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize and implement ongoing planning, project management, and improvement processes

Ability to participate in a dynamic, hybrid office team environment and build rapport, confidence, and trust with internal partners and external stakeholders

Some evening, weekend, and travel are required with a commitment from the division to create an environment for work-life balance

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred

Proficiency of Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and equivalent Google applications (Gmail, Drive, Slides, Sheets) and CRMs/Networked Information Systems (Raiser’s Edge)

Experience partnering effectively with team members in in-person and remote working environments

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | 2023-232SR | | Job Posting Open Date | 07/08/2024 | | Job Posting Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Is this position available for sponsorship | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

View Less Description