Director of Campaign Initiatives & Strategic Support to the CPO

Job Summary

University Advancement is seeking a dynamic professional responsible for articulating, coordinating, and implementing the planning, management, and execution initiatives supporting the next comprehensive fundraising campaign benefiting the University of Utah and will also provide strategic assistance to and support for the Chief Philanthropy Officer. The role will strategically assist advancement leadership in the planning, organizing, implementation, and management activities critical to the campaign's stages and overall success. The position will also be responsible for the operational management and coordination of the campaign through its life cycle. Works collaboratively with and under the supervision of the Chief Philanthropy Officer in University Advancement and collaborates with the Chief Donor Relations Officer on select matters tied to campaign communication, volunteer management, and donor relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the coordination and execution of both preliminary and ongoing campaign planning exercises, meetings, analysis, reporting, and studies for University Advancement, including internal readiness and operational assessments, external feasibility review, and the articulation and oversight of a comprehensive campaign planning timeline, operational plan, and milestone achievement.
• Works closely with the Chief Philanthropy and Chief Donor Relations Officers, along with the Vice President of Advancement in developing, refining, and implementing appropriate campaign phases, plans, and procedures consistent with the fundraising goals and timeline established for the campaign.
• Assists advancement leadership and multiple internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate, with the development, testing, refinement, and use of a comprehensive case for philanthropic support designed to inspire and promote donor engagement while highlighting the key campaign goals established by the institution.
• Assists with the tracking of fundraising progress, monitoring campaign performance, and reporting of campaign achievements.
• Develops a thorough understanding of CASE Global Reporting Standards and works with Advancement Services to establish and ensure adherence to gift counting procedures, campaign reporting standards, and best practices.
• Proactively and strategically supports and provides assistance to the Chief Philanthropy Officer by either guiding or leading key projects, plans, special initiatives, correspondence, reporting, follow-up, and communications instrumental to achieving success on multiple advancement fronts.
• May coordinate with the Chief Donor Relations Officer and others in support for and staffing of the volunteer campaign leadership structure.

Other duties as assigned by the CPO in support of University Advancement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required. Masters degree in Business Administration, or related area preferred.