About Us:

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

About the role:

The School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking applications for our full-time Chief Advancement Officer position (97174B Gift Officer 4B). 

The SPH Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts from alumni, select individuals, foundations, corporations and businesses. This position reports to the Dean and serves as a member of the SPH senior leadership team advancing the school’s mission, strategic goals, priorities, and operating objectives. This position joins leadership to provide clear and consistent direction to challenge racism in any form and create an environment that is affirming, accessible, and equitable for people from marginalized communities, one part of the school’s Strategic Plan for Antiracism (SPAR). 

The SPH averages $5million in annual gift production but has nearly doubled that for the past three years. Donor count has also more than doubled since 2019 and giving potential for the school has dramatically increased. SPH alumni have an incredible affinity for the school and are highly engaged with an average lifetime alumni engagement of more than 84%. 

In response to SPH’s recent and rapid philanthropic growth the CAO will create and implement a comprehensive development plan that leverages giving potential and grows transformational gifts and alumni engagement for the school. The CAO will lead the 8 member advancement team providing strategic direction and management of SPH’s advancement program.

The School of Public Health is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities. 

Please note: At this time, the University’s employment site is limited in how it collects applicant demographic information. Applicants are encouraged to provide their preferred name and/or pronouns within their attached application materials.

Starting Salary: dependent upon selected candidate’s relevant qualifications and internal equity: $145,000 – $160,000 base, with a 15% annual incentive opportunity through the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) Annual Incentive Program (AIP). 

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, onsite location is 420 Delaware Street SE, Mayo Memorial Building (Mayo), Minneapolis, MN 55455 –  East Bank campus.

We take care of you:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and pharmacy coverage; life insurance; retirement; long-term care insurance; and disability coverage.

• Come. Work. Stay. Play. The U of M is conveniently accessible by light rail, bus, and bike. And we offer discounted bus transportation through our “U-Pass” program.

• The University of Minnesota embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of five years professional development experience, with demonstrated ability to promote and successfully solicit major gifts; or related experience in financial advising, marketing, sales, business development, public relations or related field with emphasis on relationship cultivation of individuals and/or businesses. 
• Experience leading, supervising, or managing development teams or programs.
• Solid relationship-building skills with a diverse constituency of donors, faculty, strategic partners, volunteers and colleagues. 
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace with individuals with diverse identities and underrepresented groups.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel for donor visits.

Diversity:

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment. To learn more, please visit the University’s COVID-19 Response webpage.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted online through the U of M Careers site.  To submit your application, please follow this link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/353843. If you have any difficulties or questions while applying feel free to contact Jeff Karr, Recruiter at karr0097@umn.edu.