Assistant Vice President for Advancement (Norman)

Assistant Vice President for Advancement

About the Company

Reputable organization managing philanthropic gifts for the local university

Industry

Higher Education

Type

Non Profit

Founded

1945

Employees

51-200

Categories

• DNN
• DotNetNuke
• Gifts
• Give
• How to Give
• Make A Gift
• OU
• OU Foundation
• Sooner
• Tax Deductible
• University of Oklahoma
• University of Oklahoma Foundation

About the Role

The Company is in search of an Assistant Vice President for Advancement to spearhead fundraising and engagement strategies across its health campus. This leadership role is pivotal in aligning fundraising priorities with the institution's vision for excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach to principal gift work, direct a team of frontline fundraisers, and serve as the primary liaison between the foundation and health campus leadership. The role demands a seasoned professional with a proven track record in soliciting principal-level gifts, technical knowledge of complex giving vehicles, and experience in managing high-performing teams within a metrics-driven environment.

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Vice President for Advancement position at the company will be a strategic and tactical leader, comfortable in a collaborative, complex organizational culture. They should be adept at presenting to boards, negotiating transformational gifts, and analyzing fundraising data. The role offers significant autonomy to design and execute integrated advancement strategies and requires a candidate who can thrive in a fast-paced environment where impact is measured and ambition is rewarded. A background in academic health systems and comprehensive campaigns is essential, as is the ability to work closely with colleagues across various campuses and athletics. The company values a culture of integrity, skill, and persistence, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in aligning the passions of donors and alumni with the mission of the health campus.

Hiring Manager Title

Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions