Job DetailsLevel SeniorJob Location Life Chiropractic College West HQ - Hayward, CAPosition Type Full TimeJob Shift DayJob Category EducationDescription Life Chiropractic College West (Life West), a leader in chiropractic education is currently seeking a Director of Advancement Services.

The Director of Advancement Services reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and is responsible for facilitating continued organizational growth in partnership with our faculty, staff, and leadership. The Director of Advancement Services will guide the College’s development programs and play a vital role in formulating and executing capital campaigns, fundraising, and assisting the Institutional Advancement department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively communicate LCCW’s mission and program needs to all constituencies.
• Responsible for developing the annual plan that achieves the fundraising goals of LCCW and the department goals and objectives.
• Responsible for development reporting and administrative record keeping to achieve fundraising goals.
• Manage master grant calendar and prepare program budgets, monthly funder reports, and collateral materials.
• Develop and manage semi-annual direct mail appeals and internet marketing program.
• Identify, cultivate, and successfully solicit corporate, foundation, and individual funding sources based on donor cultivation best practices.
• Plan and execute creative strategies to identify sources of major gifts, utilizing creative research techniques and electronic searching methodologies to ensure campaign initiatives have sufficient prospects to meet goals.
• Support planning and implementing of fundraising events and activities such as the WAVE, annual golf classic, Cal Jams, and other events.
• Work with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement to publish the Annual Report and manage gift acknowledgment communications.
• Work with the Director of Alumni Relations to establish and execute planned giving program throughout the country, as well as identifying international major gift prospects.
• Actively participate in programs and communication strategies designed to cultivate alumni loyalty through lifelong engagement.
• Responsible for reviewing proposals, tasks, and maturation dates to ensure Life West Chiropractic College is appropriately forecasting revenue stream for the campaign.
• Oversee and monitor all internet and external communications so that the look, style, and message are consistent and in conformity.
• Provide leadership for developing Life West's fundraising, marketing, and public relations efforts.
• Ensure that the College constituency and surrounding community grow in understanding of the school's mission and how it is being accomplished.
• Responsible for ensuring that the relationships within the college constituency are continually strengthened.
• Develop relationships with key donors and develop strategies that will bring donations to LCCW.
• Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed

GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the responsibilities for this position, all College employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

1. Values, Mission, and Goals: All employees are expected to know and work by the College's values, mission and goals as set out in the college Strategic Plan.
2. Customer Service: All College employees will strive to provide outstanding customer service to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees.
3. Grooming and Appearance: College employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
4. Safety Awareness: College employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided, depending on the position.
5. Attendance Standards: College employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, pursuant to the College's Employee Handbook.
6. Training: College employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary or required.
7. Continuous Improvement: College employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Communications, Community Development, Non-Profit Management or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in the field of development is preferred.
• Prior knowledge and experience in higher education are preferred.
• Possess a strong track record in fundraising.
• Ability to demonstrate experience leading innovative and successful development activities to support organizational goals.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of College constituents to achieve fundraising goals.
• Ability to coordinate a number of varied programs and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to solicit and close major gifts.
• Excellent manager of people and programs.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with donors.
• Understand database environment including sharp analytical skills with data of all types.
• Ability to be flexible and a strategic thinker.
• Knowledge of accounting and fiscal management as well as competence in analyzing data and producing specialized reports.
• High degree of integrity; highly ethical.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.
2. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information; collect, compile, and prepare work documents; and set up and maintain work files.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Work performed in a general office environment.
2. Periodic travel required.

Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW)) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, LCCW does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

For additional information, please submit your questions to HR@lifewest.edu.