Senior Vice President, University Advancement

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) seeks a proven energetic and innovative advancement leader to serve as Senior Vice President for University Advancement (Chief Philanthropy Officer). The SVP is the chief architect and mobilizer of the universitys current and future comprehensive fundraising campaigns with the capacity to elevate ambitious philanthropic outcomes that fuel a highly competitive nationally ranked university.

LMU is an institution on the risean R2 high research activity university enrolling more than 10000 students with an 11 : 1 studentfaculty ratio a robust annual operating budget and an A1 credit ratingdriven by its Catholic mission in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. The SVP will guide the forward-looking and creative philanthropic efforts of a multifaceted fundraising organization with momentum and scale one that has recently delivered record-setting results as it approaches $80 million in annual support of a $750 million campaign funded nearly 1600 scholarships fueled endowment growth to approximately $800 million and engaged more than 110000 alumni.

The SVP advances LMUs philanthropic efforts by delivering transformative gifts and leading the teams that power the universitys comprehensive campaign.

The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of close collaboration with fundraising partnersincluding the president academic deans the athletic director faculty institutes and volunteersto strengthen the institutions culture of philanthropy. The SVP will have extensive experience in campaign planning and execution at similar or larger goals managing teams at similar scale and securing major and principal gifts.

Reporting to the president and serving on the Presidents Cabinet the Senior Vice President for University Advancement provides support to the LMU Board of Trustees in its governance and fiduciary roles and guidance and focus to the LMU Board of Regents and Campaign Committee in their fundraising and engagement roles.

The SVP is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive institutional advancement programs and leading a multifaceted metric-driven organization while also setting the pace and modeling expectations by managing a portfolio that secures transformational gifts. The advancement function includes responsibility for : major gifts and gift planning; comprehensive campaigns; corporate and foundation relations; annual fund; endowment fundraising; alumni and constituent relations; stewardship; and advancement services.

The SVP will demonstrate a track record of major and principal gift fundraising success defined by a consistent record of closing seven- and eight-figure gifts and will possess the leadership and managerial acumen necessary to inspire and motivate an ambitious highly integrated advancement team and program.

Key Leadership Priorities

• Conclude the current comprehensive campaign and architect future initiatives.

Lead and complete the campaign in progress while designing subsequent fundraising initiatives and campaigns. Direct principal-gift pathways align team metrics and analytics and report progress through board dashboards and other reporting mechanisms.

Institute a disciplined presidential engagement cadence; activate a top-prospect strategy; and drive gift conversations that propel the institution forward. Partner with a new presidentan eager fundraising collaborator with an ambitious vision and aspirational expectations for record-setting outcomesas LMU seeks to reach $100 million per year in philanthropic support.

Recruit develop and retain top talent; embed accountability and inclusive excellence; and strengthen cross-campus partnerships with fundraising partners including academic deans athletics and other leaders with key donor relationships.

Expand alumni participation and multi-channel engagement with a particular focus on students and young alumni. Leverage LMUs Catholic identity in the nations largest Catholic archdiocese and the universitys Los Angeles location as anchors for compelling philanthropic conversations.

Leadership Objectives

Collaborate with a president who is deeply committed to the success of advancement efforts and energized by relationship-building and fundraising.

Ensure trustees and regents are well informed about advancement and university partnership with the president and trustees identify and cultivate new volunteer opportunities for who reflect diverse perspectives and possess significant philanthropic capacity. Support board members as they assume active fundraising roles.

Articulate a clear strategic vision and fundraising plan that addresses new donor acquisition pipeline development cultivation of principal donors capable of transformational gifts and increased alumni participation. Build on a solid base of donors alumni parents and friends while broadening and diversifying support for the university. Maintain a dynamic portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and secure major capital and planned gifts as well as advanced annual and endowment support.

Enhance philanthropic culture within and beyond the institution especially among students and young alumni by addressing their interests expectations and motivations. Lead innovative practices in alumni participation and engagement.

Offer strategic leadership to set goals plan launch and successfully complete campaigns. Oversee campaign analytics reporting and post-campaign follow-up. Foster collaborative relationships with faculty coaches and campus departments to ensure alignment and participation.

Maintain an open empowering leadership style that encourages active communication appropriate delegation and accountability for excellence through clearly defined and measurable goals. Inspire mentor and connect a collaborative and collegial team. Build a diverse team whose members share a clear vision are empowered to take thoughtful risks and are committed to achieving measurable results.

The Senior Vice President will be a proven visionary leader who values innovation creativity and inclusivity. The SVP must possess extensive experience in relationship-driven fundraising and alumni engagement strategies and tactics.

The ideal candidate will embrace articulate passionately and advance the mission vision values and goals of the university. To be successful at LMU the candidate should embody values of caring compassion justice integrity competence and affirmation and treat members of the campus community with fairness dignity and respect.

A bachelors degree is required as is a minimum of 10 years of progressive advancement leadership with enterprise scope (multi-unit matrixed) including direct accountability for seven- and eight-figure principal gifts and comprehensive campaign planning and execution at the $500 million scale. The ideal candidate will :

Compliance Expectations

Ensure compliance in all University Advancement activities with respect to all federal state and local compliance standards including but not limited to : Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Higher Education Act of 2008 (HEOA); Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP);the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act); and NCAA Conference and University Rules governing intercollegiate sport programs : (a) conduct all aspects of programs in accordance with the rules and policies established by Loyola Marymount University the Athletics Department all Sports Conference Affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); (b) complete all rules compliance information as required; (c) participate in an annual evaluation of adherence to rules compliance (LMU Athletic Department Sports Conference Affiliations NCAA); and (d) conduct evaluation of adherence to rules compliance (LMU Athletic Department Sports Conference Affiliations NCAA) with all assigned staff on an annual basis.

Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations inquiries and applications including letter of interest and resume should be forwarded in confidence to :

Elaine Peters Executive Recruiter at .

Salary Range : $381000 to $557000 annually depending upon experience.

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Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)

Required Experience :

Senior Exec

Key Skills

Business Development,Risk Management,Financial Services,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Banking,Regulatory Reporting,Analysis Skills,Relationship Management,Financial Analysis,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 381000 - 557000