Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University The Opportunity Utah Valley University (UVU), the largest public teaching university in the state, seeks an innovative and accomplished professional to serve as its Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations (VPDAR) who can build on recent successes and develop a team of talented professionals dedicated to the realization of the University s mission and vision greater potential. The person who assumes this position will report to the President of the University, Dr. Matthew S. Holland, sit on the President s Cabinet and other senior leadership councils, and assume responsibility for the offices of Development, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Donor Engagement and Scholarship Programs, and the UVU Foundation. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience and a record of progressive achievement to the position as well as the ability to develop and implement strategies that recognize and leverage the unique assets and opportunities of the University at this propitious time in its history. The person chosen for the position will inherit an office whose operating functions were improved considerably under the previous vice president while 1

being afforded the opportunity to hire at least two new senior positions. This person will be expected to: Build a high-performing development program and team for major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, faculty/staff campaign, stewardship and development services, and alumni relations with focus on increasing philanthropic revenue through corporate, foundation and individual giving. Supervise, coach, and mentor development staff leading to the achievement of goals and oversee the systems and business functions in support of divisional goals and objectives. Initiate conversations with and provide strategies for senior and volunteer leadership in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding donors and prospects. Personally identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward gifts. Create and execute a strategic fundraising plan with clearly defined goals, time frames and metrics in consultation with the president. Seize opportunities to collaborate with the Board of Trustees, the UVU Foundation Board, senior university leadership, and other volunteer advisory boards in identifying opportunities to link programs with philanthropic opportunity. Engage and encourage faculty and staff, when appropriate, to take an active role in supporting fundraising activities. Oversee the coordination and development of initiatives to capitalize on the University s success story and engage a broad range of alumni support. The University Founded in 1941, Utah Valley University (UVU) is a state university located in Orem, Utah, with a current enrollment of more than 31,000 students. UVU, nestled between Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountain range, is minutes from Sundance, and an hour from Park City and Snowbird. The campus is contiguous and increasingly interrelated to Silicon Slopes, one of the fastest growing high tech business corridors in the nation. The University currently offers 75 bachelor degrees, 63 associate degrees, 39 certificate/diploma programs, and 3 high-demand master degrees in education, business, and nursing. This range of program offerings reflects UVU s unique mission as a regional teaching university with comprehensive community college programs and services. The University also delivers courses and programs in multiple locations and through distance delivery. In addition to the main campus located in southwest Orem, UVU offers courses in Heber City, Lehi, northeast Orem, Provo, Springville, Spanish Fork, and Saratoga Springs. More than 40 percent of UVU students are enrolled in at least one distance delivered or hybrid course. UVU provides opportunity for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives as it meets the region s educational needs and supports students in 2

achieving their educational, professional, and personal goals. Throughout its history, UVU has always prided itself on its pedagogical focus on engaged learning. This, combined with its long-rooted commitment to serving the educational needs of the community, has earned UVU the Carnegie Foundation s Community Engaged designation since 2008. Mission Utah Valley University is a teaching institution, which provides opportunity, promotes student success, and meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work to foster engaged learning. The University prepares professionally competent people of integrity who, as lifelong learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a globally interdependent community. Recent History President Matthew S. Holland began his tenure as the University's sixth president in June 2009. Realizing the need for additional facilities to accommodate a burgeoning student population, President Holland worked with the Utah Legislature to secure funding for a new, large Classroom Building, which was completed in December 2014. A new Facilities Building, Noorda Theatre, Business Resource Center, Wee Care Center, Student Life & Wellness Center, and state-of-the-art Science Building have all been built during his tenure. Further, UVU recently acquired 225 acres of property in nearby Vineyard, Utah, and is in the process of updating its facilities master plan, specifically focused on the development of this property to accommodate its continued growth. By 2020, the University is projected to have 41,000 students. 3

The University promotes a culture of academic rigor and professional excellence as reflected in 18 specialized accreditations, certifications, or acceptances. Academic programs are housed in eight schools and colleges: School of the Arts, Woodbury School of Business, School of Education, College of Humanities & Social Science, College of Science & Health, College of Technology & Computing, College of Aviation & Public Services, and University College. In support of the University s mission, President Holland has developed four core themes for the University, which have been embraced enthusiastically by the UVU culture and serve to provide a clarity of purpose, both for day-to-day purposes and in shaping long-range planning. They are: Student Success: UVU supports students in achieving their educational, professional, and personal goals. Engaged: UVU engages its communities in mutually beneficial collaboration and emphasizes engaged learning. Serious: UVU fosters a culture of academic rigor and professional excellence. Inclusive: UVU provides opportunity for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives and meets regional educational needs. During the president s tenure, UVU has become an All-Steinway School; developed a Business Engagement Strategy; instituted a successful Freshman Convocation, Freshman Reading Program, and Presidential Lecture Series; created the Center for Constitutional Studies, Women s Success Center, and Center for Global & Intercultural Engagement; and developed and implemented a strategic plan for managing growth, inclusion, and completion. The University has gained a national reputation in the areas of dance, personal financial planning, public relations, theater, and technology. In 2009, UVU was granted official NCAA Division-I membership after a sevenyear provisional process. UVU became a member of the Great West Conference and received three consecutive Commissioner's Cups for highest performance of 4

all athletic teams. New facilities have been added for track, soccer and softball. On July 1, 2013, UVU began a new era in the Western Athletic Conference. Student athletes have won academic and athletic honors, including a softball conference title and a 32-game winning streak by the baseball team in 2012. Last year marked UVU s inaugural season of men s soccer -- the only D-I soccer team in Utah. This summer, UVU s wrestling program joined the Big 12 Conference. Reflective of its continuing community college role, UVU is an open admission institution and serves many non-traditional students. To improve student preparation, retention, and completion, structured enrollment was instituted in the fall of 2012 to direct students educational paths according to their level of preparation. Though a commuter campus, UVU provides strong student service programs and extracurricular and co-curricular programs. More than 85 percent of UVU students are from Utah, with students representing all 50 states as well as 72 countries. UVU annually awards more than 5,200 degrees. President Holland is eager to build on the successes of previous generations and emphasizes the institution's role as a key contributor to the region's academic development and economic growth. UVU provides access to quality education as the current provider of higher education for more Utahans than any other institution. UVU has overcome many challenges through innovation and creativity to provide opportunities for student success and engaged learning, which are the heart of UVU's mission. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations The Office of Development and Alumni Relations, along with the UVU Foundation, are currently led by Dr. Kay Schallenkamp, Interim Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. The office which has 40 salaried and 32 part-time staff members, including two currently open leadership positions, is responsible for annual giving, major, and planned giving; alumni relations; and donor engagement and scholarship programs. The total appropriated operating 5

budget for the office in 2015-16 is $3,848,199 plus approximately $1 million from UVU Foundation earnings for general administration. UVU has more than 205,568 living alumni (broad definition, not all graduated alumni), most of whom live in Utah. Through a significant portion of UVU s history, there was little effort to engage alumni and encourage their financial support, but that changed over 20 years ago, and greater attention is being given to asking for their time, energy, and money. In addition to working with alumni of the institution, there is also the expectation that the vice president will promote the positive and growing relationship between the university and the community. Fiscal year 2014 2015 marked the best fundraising year in the University s history and represented a nearly five-fold increase over the previous year. As the numbers below suggest, UVU s trajectory of success has been steep in recent years but the institution is just beginning to hit its stride. Source Five-Year Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Alumni/Alum Non $116,063.35 $279,026.43 $140,210.64 $723,107.16 Grads Faculty/Staff/Adjuncts $143,521.14 $128,848.49 $126,084.96 $92,866.86 Corporate $10,355,635.03 $536,969.31 $1,822,285.76 $2,052,418.32 Foundations $918,651.13 $449,058.50 $608,446.98 $12,016,809.00 Other Organizations $186,935.08 $252,062.76 $598,650.74 $4,530,959.27 Other Individuals $1,920,802.33 $2,988,367.33 $2,035,933.82 $4,882,678.44 Total Outright Giving $13,641,608.06 $4,634,332.82 $5,331,612.90 $24,298,839.05 In-kind Gifts $858,397.87 $402,765.11 $410,343.03 $308,642.81 Notes: 1. Many donors have multiple designations (alumni who are also faculty, for example) and are reported under the first source that came up in the pull. 2. These reports count Outright Gifts and New Pledges; it does not count pledge payments. Capital Campaign Among the first duties of the person selected for this position will be to work with the President, UVU Foundation leaders, and other University officials to assess the feasibility of a major campaign that captures, catalyzes and accelerates the institution s gathering momentum. The University will celebrate its 75 th anniversary in 2016, making this the ideal time to launch a major fundraising campaign. 6

The Role of the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations The Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations reports to the President of the University and is a member of the President s Cabinet and other senior leadership councils. He or she leads and directs all university fundraising and alumni relations programs and works with members of the University s Board of Trustees, UVU Foundation Board, and selected advisory boards. The VPDAR provides the leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to expand and promote the University s fundraising efforts through building productive relationships with alumni, friends, parents, businesses, faculty, staff, students, corporations, foundations, and community stakeholders. The VPDAR will: Act as the chief fundraising officer of UVU and the CEO of the UVU Foundation Oversee the overall management of the University s fundraising and alumni relations programs and activities, including the organization, administration, and assessment of the division Provide leadership in designing the University s fundraising strategy Advise the president on the development operations of the university and make recommendations on a wide range of university activities related to development and alumni relations Work closely with the Board of Trustees, the UVU Foundation Board, senior university leadership and other volunteer advisory boards to facilitate their fundraising responsibilities Champion UVU s unique dual educational mission and the need for robust financial support from its target constituent groups Preferred Qualifications for the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations: The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience and a record of progressive achievement to the position as well as the ability to develop and implement strategies that recognize and leverage the unique assets and opportunities of the University at this propitious time in its history. Prime candidates will have at least five years of leadership responsibility for fundraising, including personal solicitation and management of all or most of the programs of annual fund, major gifts, capital campaigns, foundation and corporate giving, and alumni relations. Bachelor s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university Desired qualifications, attributes and experience of the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations: Knowledge of fundraising processes, procedures and techniques, including best practices for comprehensive (capital) campaigns Knowledge of IRS and State regulations and laws related to charitable giving and non-profit organizations 7

Demonstrated skill in strategic planning, project management, and outcomes assessment Strong supervisory and management skills that motivate and foster creativity Demonstrates high integrity Demonstrates decisiveness, resourcefulness, and results-orientation Adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and following through in the development and execution of a variety of fundraising activities Demonstrated ability to collaborate and strategize with a wide range of individuals, boards, departments, and organizations Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with internal partners and external constituents Ability to seek input from a variety of sources, interpret and synthesize the information, and formulate a sound, well-organized development plan Ability to collaborate with and secure and maintain the confidence of boards, university leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni prospective donors, and donors Ability to model and teaching effective fundraising procedures, techniques and programs to others Ability to manage a complex budget consisting of both donated and university funds Ability to create, produce, and edit professional documents, publications, and reports PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately, and expressions of interest will be welcomed until an appointment is made. For best consideration, applications should be received by October 26, 2015. Send a letter of application; resume; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of five references. Calls to references will occur later in the search process and only with prior notification of candidates. All submissions will be treated in confidence and should be sent electronically (MS Word format preferred) to: UVU-VPDAR@academic-search.com. The committee is assisted by Dr. Wanda Durrett Bigham, Senior Consultant, who can be reached at wdb@academic-search.com or by calling 334-425-6865. Utah Valley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. 8