SENIOR PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR #00092782

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 education and research. Regular presence on the Rolla campus is desired, though hybrid 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 an Academy of Engineering. This major gift fundraiser will have a primary focus on securing gifts of $25,000 and above for our campus initiatives, with an emphasis on benefactors in the southeast region. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect Cultivation:
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with key benefactors in the southeast region focused on building a strong pipeline of major gifts
  • Draft creative strategies to deepen engagement for the benefactor to university partners and priority initiatives
• Proposal Development and Solicitation:
  • Work with university leadership, faculty, and staff to identify funding needs that match benefactor interests
  • Prepare and present compelling solicitation materials to engage benefactors
• Stewardship and Relationship Management:
  • Work strategically with benefactors for thoughtful engagement opportunities from prospect identification through stewardship of gifts
  • Maintain ongoing communication with benefactors to foster long-term relationships and encourage future support
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Effectively collaborate with campus partners for benefactor engagement opportunities
  • Establish and maintain positive campus partner relationships to coordinate needed information, logistics for benefactor visits, and follow-up for benefactors
    

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

• Masters of Business Administration or other graduate degree
• CFRE certification
• Sales, relationship building, account management and similar transferable skills experience
• More than 5 years of fundraising experience
• Proven track record of soliciting and closing major gifts at $25,000 or above
• 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 $69,098-$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.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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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