Overview
President, University Foundation and Chief Development Officer, University Jobs in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA at Philanthropy Northwest
President, University of Alaska Foundation and Chief Development Officer, University of Alaska
Overview
The University of Alaska Foundation (UA Foundation) seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its next president and as chief development officer for the University of Alaska (UA) system. Based in Alaska, with offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks, this role offers a unique andexcitingopportunity to shape and expand philanthropy across the university system in support of its mission and priorities.
The UA Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the UA system’s mission. It provides essential infrastructure andleadership, overseeing the acceptance, management, and stewardship of philanthropic contributions. Beyond its fiduciary role, the UA Foundation offers strategic guidance, coordination, and technical expertise in fundraising and development, supporting the unique needs of the UA system’s three separately accredited universities.
The president collaborates closely with the UA Foundation Board of Directors, UA system president, and chancellors of the three universities within UA to develop and execute system-wide strategies for growing and sustaining private donations. As a steward of the university system’s philanthropic resources, the president ensures the UA Foundation fulfills its mission through prudent management, investment, and allocation of funds, always honoring donor intent.
Responsibilities
Serve as chief executive officer of the UA Foundation.
Oversee the day-to-day business and operations of the UA Foundation, including governance, board relations, compliance with legal requirements, and budget development and management.
Support the universities in their development efforts and collaborate with the universities to assess, plan, and implement system-level and university fundraising priorities and initiatives.
Responsible for communicating to the university system the UA Foundation’s strategic plans and priorities as approved by the Board of Directors.
Work with the UA Foundation’s chief financial officer to ensure policies and decisions meet and serve the aligned needs of the UA Foundation and the university system.
Represent the UA Foundation and university with various anddiverseindividuals and groups, including alumni, students, families, community leaders, businesses, donors, and government representatives.
As chief development officer, serve as senior advisor on development to the UA president.
Candidate Qualifications:
Collaborativeleadershipstyle and highly professional supervisory skills that facilitate the continued development of a high-performing team.
A passionate advocate for the UA and inspires and engagesdiverseaudiences by telling its distinctive stories.
A high-energy and enthusiastic proven fundraiser with a growth mindset who will stimulate a robust culture of philanthropy at the UA.
Professional knowledge and experience in all aspects of theadvancementparadigm as well as an understanding of current and emergingadvancementbest practices and a keen sense of current and developing trends in highereducationadvancement.
An executive with business and financial acumen who can positively affectefficient operationsof the UA Foundation.
Executive presenceand effective communicator with equally strong listening skills and excellent presentation capabilities.
Able to engage effectively and authentically with a wide range of internal and external constituents in …
Title: President, University Foundation and Chief Development Officer, University
Company: Philanthropy Northwest
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit & Social Impact
