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Vice President of Advancement, WesternU Oregon
WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Lebanon, Oregon, USA (On-site)
$150,000 - $160,000
Overview
As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Office of the President, the Vice President (VP) for Advancement is a key member of the University Advancement leadership team in Oregon and plays a critical role in shaping strategic decisions that impact fundraising. The VP provides administrative oversight in Oregon for major gifts, planned giving, and corporate and foundation fundraising, while fostering a collaborative team culture and establishing clear metrics for success.
The VP will lead by example, maintaining a portfolio of top prospective donors and serving as a principal gifts officer with an initial fundraising goal of $500,000. This includes cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding donors capable of making transformational contributions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a portfolio of top prospects to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of making transformational gifts (including principal gifts of $1 million+)
- Ensure fundraising goals are met by creating tailored gift opportunities aligned with university priorities
- Lead and coach a team of fundraisers through disciplined moves management
- Oversee multiple fundraising projects and set clear, measurable annual goals for Directors of Development
- Collaborate with college deans and academic leaders to secure and sustain philanthropic support
- Recruit, train, and support key volunteers to assist in advancement efforts
- Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, pipeline movement, and campaign results
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8-10+ years of progressive fundraising experience in higher education, healthcare, or a comparably complex nonprofit organization
- Proven track record of setting and achieving ambitious fundraising goals
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
Compensation & Benefits
Expected Pay Scale: $150,000 - $160,000 Annually
Position Type: Full Time
Campus: Western University Campus - Lebanon, OR
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