Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Moore College of Art & Design Job Posting Status: Exempt, Senior Management Position: Vice President for Institutional Advancement Reports t o: President Overview : Moore College of A rt & Design seeks a dynam ic, seasoned , and strategic advance ment leader fo r Moore 's exciting next chapter. Moore , now the only independent college of art and design in the city of Philadelphia, has recently opened our admissions policy to be inclusive of all genders, and is poised for growth , innovation, and reputa tional e xpansion in the coming years and decades. The VP of Adv ancement is a Cabinet -level position, and as such collaborates with other senior leaders to shape and implement strategy fo r the College, works closely with select board leadership as the staff liaison to the board committee overseeing Advancement , and operates in close partnership with the Presid ent to achieve institutional advancement goals. Benefits : Moore College of Art & Design offers a time off package consisting of 41 days paid throughout the year for holidays, winter break, vacation and personal days. In addition, we provide 2 weeks of sick time and offer a great benefit package including health, dental, and a 403b plan with an immediate match and 100% vesting. Purpose: Responsible for planning and implementing of all fund -raising for the College. Manages day- to-day ope rations of the O ffice of Advancement , including oversigh t of Principal Gifts, Major/Plan ned Gif ts, Annual Fund, Scholarship fundraising events, Corporate/Foundation Relations , Stewardship initiatives , Alumni Affairs programs , and Comprehensive Camp aign . Requirements: • Ability to plan, manage and implement the fundraisi ng goals of the College which include the Comprehensive Campaign, Principal Gifts, Major/Planned Gifts, Corporation/Foundation Relations, Special Events, Annual Fund /Sarah Peter Soc iety, and other advancement initiatives. • Bac helor's degree and at least ten year s' experience in fund raising . • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational abilities. • Experience with Raisers Edge, Microsoft Word, and Excel . • Knowl edge of donor/wealth managemen t systems. • Knowledge of Philadelphia -area fund raising community, especially knowle dge of individual major donors and prospects , is a plus. • Knowledge of capital resource development. Responsibilities and Duties 1. Plans and org anizes the Advancement program to meet financial goals agreed upon by the Board, President and the CFO . 2. Supports th e President and Board in securing contributions - personally cultivat es and solicit s a limited number of c omprehensive campaign /principal gift prospects. 3. Organizes cultivation of major prospects with the goal of developing a proactive major gift program, i ncluding managing Major/Planned Giving staff. 4. Oversees Annual Fund and Alumn i Affairs programs and staff. 5. Oversees strategies for all corporat e, foundation and public sector pr ospects to fund College priorities . 6. Oversees coordination of Special Events which typically include ( annually ) 5 small events, a large fundraiser, and regional comprehensive campaign events . 7. Drafts proposals for major indi vidual prospects , corporations, foundat ions and public sector entities, as a ppropriate. 8. Oversees preparation of periodic development reports. 9. Directs stewardship activities for all major contributors: individuals, corporations, foundations and public secto r entities. 10. Moni tors development of department budget and expenditures. 11. Supe rvises other staff who report to the Vice President , as well as manages development consultants as appropriate. Physical Working Demands No physical demands. Office setting. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. These are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as so c lassified. To Apply: Interested candidates send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to HR@Moore.edu . The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap or disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other cha racteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other College -administered programs and employment practices. Retaliation is also prohibited. Read Moore's full compliance statement https://moore.edu/non -discrimination -policy/