25% Development: Major Gifts.Support the Dean in his role as a key fundraiser and, in collaboration with colleagues at the WFAA. Work closely with the L&S Board of Visitors, leadership volunteers, and department chairs and faculty, using their time and talents efficiently and appropriately to increase engagement and philanthropic support. Serve as the College's partner with WFAA and Campus leaders on philanthropic, stewardship and engagement matters.
20% Development: Work with WFAA and L&S Departments/Centers.Lead and manage the College's partnership with the WFAA. In partnership with WFAA Associate Vice President and Managing Director for L&S, sets annual fundraising priorities and create strategies to deploy resources in support of fundraising goals. Partner with WFAA to articulate L&S funding priorities and fund usage policies, assisting in developing gift proposals and case statement. Manage Annual Fund Campaigns for the College as well as for specific departments/programs within the College. Oversee stewardship at the college and department level. Serve as a resource for questions and help to reinforce stewardship guidelines, fund management guidelines and best practices. Set advancement priorities, create consistent guidance on development/advancement/College policies. Partner with the WFAA Associate Vice President and Managing Director for L&S and the WFAA development team on an advancement training program for L&S department chairs. Reinforce best practices with chairs and department Boards of Visitors. Convey major developments in the College, to WFAA colleagues and serves as a conduit for concerns and issues arising at the WFAA.
20% External Communications and Alumni Engagement.Ensure marketing and communication efforts related to students, staff, faculty, alumni, Board of Visitors, WFAA, and donor communities are in alignment with L&S priorities. Coordinate closely all print and electronic media, events, and other avenues of communication with the WFAA and other campus alumni organizations and ensures all activities are in alignment with the integrated communication and advancement plan. Responsible for ensuring effective tailored communications, including gift proposals, to external constituents of key strategic importance to the college in alignment with the integrated communication and advancement plan. Grow and strengthen the alumni network and its impact on the college, and establishe and maintain beneficial working relationships with donors and with the friends and alumni who serve on the College's Board of Visitors and related committees.
20% Internal Communications and Information Sharing.Develop and ensure the effective and efficient implementation of a communication strategy designed to promote effective information sharing between L&S Administration and its departments and centers regarding policies, procedures and best practices. Coordinate efforts to expand access to better communications/outreach/marketing practices across L&S departments. Ensure coordination of information sharing between departments, the college, and University Relations, including the development and implementation of crisis communication strategies.
15% Management and Supervision.Supervise and support the L&S Office of Strategic Communications and Advancement in meeting team and individual goals. Provide the structure and guidance necessary to promote a high-performance culture. Delegate as appropriate key functions to team members, setting clear expectations and empowering staff to achieve excellence. Responsible for hiring, training, recruiting and retaining staff, as well as implementing all aspects of the College's Performance Management and Development Program.