Vice Chancellor for Advancement, UT Martin

Vice Chancellor for Advancement

The University of Tennessee at Martin

The University of Tennessee Foundation,
Inc.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. invites
applications and nominations to fill the position
of Vice Chancellor for Advancement for
the University of Tennessee at Martin. Reporting jointly to the
President & CEO of the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.
(UTFI) and the Chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin
(UTM), the Vice Chancellor is the Chief Development and Alumni
Officer for UTM and is responsible for achieving fundraising and
alumni goals and objectives. 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Develop a culture of philanthropy across UTM by building
  strategic partnerships with deans, institutional leadership, and
  faculty.
• Assess the effectiveness and potential of the existing
  fundraising program; serve as the architect and builder of a
  strategic, cohesive, and systematic fundraising operation that is
  reflective of industry best practices and in keeping with the
  mission of the institution.
• Craft and implement a sophisticated and comprehensive
  multi-year fundraising and engagement strategy that will drive
  philanthropic support for institutional priorities; inspire and
  motivate the UTM community to meet significant annual fundraising
  capabilities.
• Align the campus strategic and facility master plans with the
  advancement team’s fundraising priorities and identify the next
  generation of transformational donors.
• Set clear direction, priorities and measurable goals for
  advancement professionals and administrative personnel. Confirm
  annual performance objectives, metrics, and standards in an
  environment of best practices. Enhance professional development and
  career planning opportunities for staff.
• Guide and support the UTM Chancellor, serving as a partner,
  advisor and co-strategist in cultivating and soliciting major and
  principal gifts.
• Serve as a highly visible representative of UTM to a wide
  variety of internal and external donor and philanthropic
  constituencies.
• Travel regularly, regionally, and nationally to meet with
  potential donors and alumni in the cultivation of major gifts and
  routinely sponsor and attend special events.
• Maintain a leadership style that is open and fluid, capable of
  inspiring, empowering, and motivating staff. Foster a work
  environment that recognizes and rewards performance, supports new
  ideas, builds confidence, and encourages interaction and
  teamwork.
• Lead by example by personally developing and managing a
  portfolio of prospects for major gifts.
• Engage with UTM volunteer leadership.
• Maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with:
  • UTFI development and alumni affairs staff at the system,
    campus, and institute levels
  • UT System staff involved in governmental and public
    relations
• Serve on the UTM cabinet
• Serve on the UTFI President’s Executive team.
• Embrace the University of Tennessee’s “Be One UT”
  Philosophy.
• Work closely with the UTFI president and its board of directors
  to achieve the mission and strategic priorities of the
  foundation.
• Other duties as may be jointly assigned by the UTFI President
  & CEO and UTM Chancellor.

For more information about the role, we invite you to review our
detailed prospectus.

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader in philanthropy and
relationship building. S/he will have managed a high-performance
program in the past and will bring a combination of strong business
acumen and in-depth knowledge of effective fundraising strategies
and operations to provide management oversight, leadership and
strategic direction to the position.

 Specific qualifications include:

• A compelling record of accomplishment leading philanthropic
  efforts for a large and complex organization with demonstrated
  advancement career progression. Experience with land grant
  universities and experience with a large, multi-campus environment
  are preferred but not required. Depth of knowledge of
  tax-advantaged and incented giving plans is also desired.
• Effective interpersonal skills, an engaging manner and the
  capacity to influence, inspire and motivate executive leadership,
  donors, prospects, volunteers and staff, both within UTM and
  beyond. The ability to foster connections among members of these
  groups and to nurture strong and long-lasting individual and
  corporate relationships.
• An understanding and appreciation of the value of engaged and
  informed alumni and citizens and their roles in the enhancement of
  a land grant university.
• Specific experience managing and leading major gift campaigns
  and demonstrated ability to solicit major gifts.
• Demonstrated communications and writing skills. Demonstrated
  experience developing and implementing effective written
  communication vehicles for diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge, ability and personality necessary to convey to
  alumni, friends, corporations, foundations and other contributors
  the need, propriety and benefit of private giving to institutions
  of public higher education.
• Specific experience in managing and leading a comprehensive
  fundraising campaign.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral communications and writing
  skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing effective
  written communication vehicles for diverse stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree is required with significant years of
advancement experience with increasing level of responsibility; an
advanced degree is preferred.

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Application Process: Priority will be given to
applications received on or before March 18,
2024 via our Taleo application system. Applications must
include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and
contact information for three professional
references.  References will not be contacted without
explicit permission of the candidate.

NOTE – When determining minimum qualifications, only information
entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure
your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates
to qualifying education/work experience. 

Target Start Date: On or before July 1,
2024

Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer
by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023,
the Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees
are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that
includes:

• Generous paid leave,
  accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave
  annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing
  days
• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most
  team members
• Education benefits for
  employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
• Retirement and
  deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employee discounts to
  attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of
Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an interdependent nonprofit
corporation whose mission is to raise financial, public and
political support for the University of Tennessee System. With 260+
employees supporting seven campuses and institutes, the Foundation
works state-wide to enhance and support the educational and
economic development goals of the UT System. 

The UT System: The University of Tennessee
System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski,
Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of
Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

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The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an
EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All
qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic
information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal or state law.