Associate Vice President and Managing Director, Wisconsin School of Business

Associate Vice President And Managing Director, Wisconsin School Of Business

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for an Associate Vice President and Managing Director, Wisconsin School of Business.

The Associate Vice President and Managing Director, Wisconsin School of Business will:

• Lead and oversee Wisconsin School of Business fundraising initiatives, focusing on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals for principal gifts ($1 million+), major gifts ($25,000+), and leadership annual gifts ($1,000+);
• Develop strategies and tactics for prospect identification, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals at all levels of the giving pyramid; build capacity and pipeline within and between annual gift, leadership annual gift, major gift, and principal gift prospect segments; and oversee the portfolio optimization for the development team; manage a small portfolio of high-capacity donors;
• Hire, manage, inspire, support, and evaluate professional and administrative development personnel to meet team and individual goals; provide the structure and guidance necessary to promote a high-performance culture; and actively mentor and train staff, providing frequent opportunities for professional learning and growth;
• Lead the development strategy and priority creation and implementation for WSB initiatives, including the planning and eventual execution of the renewal of the Wisconsin Naming Partnership;
• Collaborate strategically with WSB's Chief Advancement Officer to ensure a well-aligned and integrated advancement program and partner with WSB Alumni Relations colleagues on annual giving solicitation and stewardship activities, and WSB Advancement Communications colleagues on editorials and donor impact reports;
• Coordinate with WFAA colleagues and other campus units on plans for University-wide principal gift prospects and appropriate strategies for engaging these prospects with the Dean and other WSB partners;
• Oversee the Badgers in Finance program—an alumni network of UW–Madison graduates who work in financial services and supervise the Badgers in Finance Director and their activities, including alumni and student events and programming, alumni award, and other related initiatives;
• Develop and maintain systems to support WSB development activities;
• Work closely and align efforts with WFAA colleagues in the Research, Prospect Management, Gift Planning, and Stewardship teams;
• Lead by example and foster a work environment that recognizes and rewards team-based efforts within Development and Alumni Relations and across the University of Wisconsin community; and
• Set the tone for a team driven by professionalism, productivity, accountability, achievement, open communication, and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional leadership experience in complex development and alumni relations programs (preferably within higher education) recognized for their strength and effectiveness; meaningful experience in or knowledge of all key development areas. Experience in a business school setting is highly valued.
• Proven supervisory and management experience, both strategic and operational. A demonstrated ability to build, manage, mentor and motivate an effective team, especially through times of growth and change. Effective at establishing processes, metrics and accountabilities.
• Demonstrated success in personally soliciting, closing, and stewarding major gifts, with significant experience closing gifts of $1 million or more. A high level of comfort and effectiveness working with high-net-worth individuals and business leaders.
• A deep appreciation for the history, achievements and aspirations of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Wisconsin School of Business. The ability to effectively articulate the School's vision and case for philanthropy.
• The credibility, maturity and sound judgment that inspire the trust and respect of academic leaders, donors, colleagues and team members.
• The political savvy and diplomacy to navigate a complex academic community; the ability to build bridges and strong collaborative relationships with a range of internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Superior communication skills and the ability to connect with a variety of audiences, clarity and effectiveness in written and oral presentation. Exemplary interpersonal and listening skills.
• Ability to meet travel requirements at 25%.

WFAA is committed to provide our employees with an environment that is inspiring, creative and respectful. We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits program, which includes a 10% 401k contribution after 1 year of service!

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer *The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (advanceuw.org) is the "doing business as" name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (supportuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (uwalumni.com). Its legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.