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POSITION TITLE: Associate Vice President, Campaign & Development Services
POSITION SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate VP of Campaign and Development Services supporting the Department of Philanthropy at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, home to some of the world’s most renowned scientists. This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited to lead and manage a growing and comprehensive program that includes oversight of campaign operations, research and strategy, donor relations, and philanthropy communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Manage philanthropy campaign operations, the prospect research program, and donor relations and stewardship to support a thriving team during the fundraising campaign.
- Provide leadership in implementing the philanthropy campaign plan, developing a robust communication plan for philanthropy, and strengthening the infrastructure to support fundraising efforts.
- Coordinate with the Associate Vice Presidents, Philanthropy and Communications to ensure there is campaign and brand alignment across all fundraising initiatives.
- Lead the prospect management and strategy program to identify principal gift prospects— cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding top tier prospects and donors to secure transformational gifts.
- Oversee donor stewardship and reporting, including proposals, donor acknowledgments, and stewardship, impact reports, endowed, and chair reports.
- Manage campaign operations and initiatives by ensuring that the campaign plan and timelines are met, actively relying on dashboards and reports to track key metrics.
- Using proven relationship skills, work closely with leaders, faculty partners, and philanthropy colleagues to identify, cultivate, steward, and secure leadership-level philanthropic gifts to support the Institute’s priorities.
- Work closely with the Vice President and Associate Vice Presidents to continuously ensure that fundraising activities and initiatives are moving forward.
- Serve as an active leader in departmental strategy discussions to optimize the overall pipeline portfolio through meaningful partnerships that can help foster productive collaborative working relationships.
- In partnership with the Vice President, establish campaign timelines, manage regular one-on-one and team strategy discussions, and evaluate the efficacy of the fundraising campaign program and the support units to keep strategies streamlined and successful.
- Provide leadership and support to the campaign and development services team to move initiatives forward and minimize roadblocks to keep on track of campaign goals.
- Assist with the preparation of campaign briefings and reports for the President, Vice President, and senior leadership.
- In partnership with the Associate Vice President, Operations, manage program budgets and projections.
- Actively partner with the Associate Vice Presidents, Philanthropy and Operations to identify new principal gift prospects through prospect research, data mining, giving trends, and other analytical tactics.
- Remain current on key funding priorities and initiatives to ensure optimal philanthropic support is matched to donor interest.
- Remain actively informed and engaged with Institute related news, donor and prospect research, press, and publications.
- Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A commitment to the mission of Scripps Research—to advance scientific understanding, educate the scientists of tomorrow, and impact human health across the globe.
- Experience planning and managing capital campaign activities.
- Skill as a strategist includes the ability to craft and articulate a vision and plan for the future that engages peers, supervisors, and staff while building and institutionalizing an organization capable of fulfilling that vision.
- Intellectual curiosity and depth, maturity, wisdom, and the collaborative skills needed to garner the trust of the Vice President, President, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Superior interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to work cooperatively with donors, faculty, campus administrators, alumni, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and experience designing, planning, and managing successful fundraising and alumni relations plans, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Experience with donor management systems such as Raisers Edge or Salesforce (preferred).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May include: stationary position for an extended period of time, traverse campus/facility as needed, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures. Ability to travel throughout county to meet with prospective donors.
COMPENSATON:
The expected hiring range for this position is $200,000 - $300,000/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
- Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
- Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
- Free, on-site parking
Scripps Research has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for an Associate Vice President, Campaign and Development Services. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application via this link: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1327.
The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.
EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.
