Will “Institutional Advancement VP (Institutional Advancement Vice President)” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities.

• Formulate policies and procedures related to fundraising programs.

• Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.

• Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.

• Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.

• Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.

• Manage fundraising budgets.

• Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.

• Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.

• Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.

• Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.

• Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.

• Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet Web pages.

• Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.

• Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.

• Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.