The ideal candidate will bring most of the following qualifications and skill sets:

• A minimum of ten years of related experience in fundraising is required, preferably with experience in a healthcare and/or higher education institution.
• Significant leadership and management experience with success in building, retaining, motivating, and developing a high-performing fundraising team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written; strong listening skills with the ability to synthesize information to support donor engagement and stewardship.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to utilize both qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision making and planning.
• Ability to manage a diverse range of programs and activities across a complex institution, setting priorities and supporting the successful achievement of goals.
• Prior experience implementing and growing a variety of giving programs within a complex institution, including endowments, planned giving, and innovative donor stewardship.
• Familiarity with major fundraising database systems such as Raiser’s Edge and how to utilize them for reporting and tracking activity toward goals.
• Knowledge of current trends in fundraising and marketing, including benchmarking, metrics, and appropriate segmentation to ensure a positive return on investment.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is an advantage.

The SAVP should possess the following core competencies:

• A passion for and commitment to the mission, vision, values, and goals of EVMS, particularly its focus on community and work addressing health disparities.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and proven ability to implement that commitment in fundraising processes.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to achieve success within an evolving environment; the facility to respond to changing priorities and organizational needs with enthusiasm and energy.
• Capability to take independent action to address and resolve problems; excellent management of time and resources to meet and exceed deadlines and goals.
• A collegial, curious, and collaborative approach to work; strong interpersonal skills to engage the full variety of EVMS stakeholders and work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Ability to express ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment with regard to decision-making; a broad understanding of sound financial management practices.
• A strong sense of integrity and ethical standards.