Vice President of Institutional Advancement​/Chief Development Officer

Vice President of Institutional Advancement/Chief Development Officer Summary

Reporting to the President of WVSOM, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement/Chief Development Officer serves as the senior administrative officer responsible to the President for providing strategic leadership and direction for all institutional advancement functions. This includes development and fundraising, donor and alumni stewardship, stakeholder and community relations, and advancementrelated research and planning.

The Vice President establishes overall goals and strategies for increasing private and public philanthropic support, strengthening external relationships, and advancing WVSOM’s mission. This position works collaboratively with the President, Senior Leadership, the Alumni Association, and the WVSOM Foundation to build and sustain a comprehensive advancement enterprise. The Vice President will also serve as the primary administrative liaison to the Alumni Association Board and the WVSOM Foundation Board and will provide regular advancement updates to the WVSOM Board of Governors.

• Plans and directs all institutional advancement activities, including major fundraising campaigns, annual and planned giving, capital campaigns, and securing gifts and grants from corporations, foundations, alumni, individuals, and government entities.
• Develops and implements strategies to grow the WVSOM Foundation endowment.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits prospective donors and ensures appropriate stewardship and recognition of contributions.
• Coordinates fundraising strategies and activities with the Alumni Association and WVSOM Foundation; works closely with the Foundation and Alumni boards to support philanthropic growth and institutional engagement.
• Develops and manages a community relations program, representing WVSOM to external constituents, community organizations, legislative members, and governmental agencies.
• Participates with the President and senior leadership in institutional planning, policy development, and executive level decision making.
• Advises the President on advancement policies, strategic planning, and both short and longrange advancement goals.
• Directs and manages advancement operations including financial processes, special events, prospect management, donor stewardship, donor recognition, research, data management, and reporting in accordance with IRS regulations and CASE standards.
• Oversees all endowments, including scholarships, and communicates with donors regarding earnings, award status, and fund usage.
• Ensures proper access and training for staff using fundraising and advancement databases.
• Provides training and guidance to administrators, faculty, and staff in fundraising techniques and best practices.
• Maintains a comprehensive and accurate fundraising database including donor history and engagement information.
• Oversees procedures and documentation related to gift processing and receipt.
• Communicates donor wishes and compliance requirements related to fund expenditures.
• Manages a corporate matchinggift program, including identification of participating organizations and donor outreach to increase participation.
• Collaborates with the Associate Vice President of Government and External Relations/Chief Communications Officer and the Director of Marketing to align messages, branding, and outreach efforts with institutional advancement goals.
• Represents WVSOM at events and travels as necessary to meet engagement and fundraising objectives.
• Maintains currency in the field through professional reading, conference participation, and engagement with trends in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership.
• Monitors emerging opportunities and trends in advancement and develops action plans as appropriate.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling cases for support.
• Provides leadership for WVSOM Foundation and Alumni Relations, overseeing strategic recruitment, mentoring, employee development, performance management, and succession planning to advance WVSOM's mission and goals.
• Serves on the President’s Senior Leadership Team and President’s Cabinet.
• Provides regular written and verbal reports on advancement, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement activities to the WVSOM Board of Governors, including committeelevel reporting as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates an active and consistent commitment to the mission, vision, and values of WVSOM.
• Formulates and recommends policies, procedures, and practices for Advancement operations.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with West Virginia state policies, WVSOM policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Represents the President and institution in various capacities, including service on committees and task forces.
• Fosters collaborative working relationships with all areas of WVSOM and with external partners in higher education, community…