SENIOR PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR #00025776

Development

About the Team:
The Senior Philanthropic Advisor (SPA) will join a dynamic and collaborative team led by Tory Verkamp, Vice-Chancellor for University Advancement. The Advancement unit encompasses major gifts, annual fund, advancement services, and the Miner Alumni Association. The team values collaboration, transparency, accountability, and innovation in fostering an encouraging and supportive workplace.

Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Missouri S&T's mission of advancing education, research, and innovation. As a key member of the development team, you will play a vital role in securing financial support for impactful initiatives, shaping the future of STEM education and research. Regular presence on the Rolla campus is desired, though remote work arrangements may be considered.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor (SPA) serves as a trusted philanthropic partner to a defined geographic region and acts as the liaison to the Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. This major gift fundraiser will have a primary focus on securing major gifts for the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, with an emphasis on benefactors in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, as well as principal and major gifts for the Bio-Initiative and related interdisciplinary efforts. Working closely with the Relationship Management team, the SPA will engage regularly with top prospects and benefactors, with an expectation of 120 face-to-face visits annually. The successful candidate will partner effectively with campus faculty, staff, and administrators to cultivate, solicit, and close major gifts in support of capital and comprehensive initiatives.

Remote work arrangements will be considered with quarterly campus visits expected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect Cultivation:
  • Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers within these organizations through strategic outreach and engagement
• Proposal Development and Solicitation:
  • Work with university leadership, faculty, and staff to identify funding needs that match the interests of targeted corporations and foundations
  • Prepare and present compelling proposals and other solicitation materials to secure funding
• Stewardship and Relationship Management:
  • Ensure proper stewardship of corporate and foundation gifts through timely acknowledgment, reporting, and recognition
  • Maintain ongoing communication with benefactors to foster long-term relationships and encourage future support
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Act as a liaison between corporations/foundations and Missouri S&T, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
  • Coordinate with university departments to gather necessary information for proposals and reports

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, education, or public administration
• Three or more years of successful experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or a related field
• Proven track record of soliciting and closing major gifts
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Outstanding social skills, interpersonal skills, discretion, and judgement

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $68,200-$90,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 12
University Title: ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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