planning skills, and the ability to meet institutional priorities and state-mandated deadlines are essential. Experience overseeing advancement operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations is also required.

Skills Required

• Commitment to the mission of WVSOM and to advancing osteopathic medical education, healthcare access, and service to the residents of West Virginia.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising principles, including major and planned giving, annual fund strategies, capital campaigns, donor stewardship, and endowment development.
• Proven success in securing philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental partners.
• Experience designing and implementing strategic advancement plans aligned with institutional goals and priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong donor, alumni, and stakeholder relationships, including high-level volunteer boards, community leaders, government officials, and philanthropic partners.
• Skilled in managing comprehensive advancement operations, including prospect management, donor research, gift processing, database oversight, acknowledgement systems, stewardship activities, and IRS/CASE compliance.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit, foundation, and higher-education fundraising standards, including legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
• Demonstrated success in community relations and external engagement, with the ability to represent the institution effectively with civic, governmental, and legislative partners.
• Outstanding persuasive written and oral communication skills, including the ability to articulate a compelling case for support.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, fostering collaboration and a shared commitment to advancement goals.
• Experience navigating change in a complex institution, including the ability to lead new initiatives and promote a culture of philanthropy across campus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, academic units, and foundation/alumni organizations to support institutional priorities.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment in all donor and institutional matters.
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven environment, working effectively with students, alumni

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Job Function

• 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 long-range 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 matching-gift program, including identification of participating organizations and donor outreach
• 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 committee-level reporting as requested.
• Performs other related

Administration

• 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 organizations, and government.
• Conducts all WVSOM business in a professional, ethical, and transparent manner.
• Performs

Open Until Filled: Yes

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planning skills, and the ability to meet institutional priorities and state-mandated deadlines are essential. Experience overseeing advancement operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations is also required.

Skills Required

• Commitment to the mission of WVSOM and to advancing osteopathic medical education, healthcare access, and service to the residents of West Virginia.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising principles, including major and planned giving, annual fund strategies, capital campaigns, donor stewardship, and endowment development.
• Proven success in securing philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental partners.
• Experience designing and implementing strategic advancement plans aligned with institutional goals and priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong donor, alumni, and stakeholder relationships, including high-level volunteer boards, community leaders, government officials, and philanthropic partners.
• Skilled in managing comprehensive advancement operations, including prospect management, donor research, gift processing, database oversight, acknowledgement systems, stewardship activities, and IRS/CASE compliance.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit, foundation, and higher-education fundraising standards, including legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
• Demonstrated success in community relations and external engagement, with the ability to represent the institution effectively with civic, governmental, and legislative partners.
• Outstanding persuasive written and oral communication skills, including the ability to articulate a compelling case for support.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, fostering collaboration and a shared commitment to advancement goals.
• Experience navigating change in a complex institution, including the ability to lead new initiatives and promote a culture of philanthropy across campus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, academic units, and foundation/alumni organizations to support institutional priorities.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment in all donor and institutional matters.
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven environment, working effectively with students, alumni

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Job Function

• 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 long-range 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 matching-gift program, including identification of participating organizations and donor outreach
• 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 committee-level reporting as requested.
• Performs other related

Administration

• 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 organizations, and government.
• Conducts all WVSOM business in a professional, ethical, and transparent manner.
• Performs

Open Until Filled: Yes

APPLY NOW