Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX
posted 4 months ago
The Senior Executive Director of Philanthropic Operations at Baylor College of Medicine plays a pivotal role in the Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs division. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Advancement Services, this position is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the college's comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program, as well as overseeing the fundraising infrastructure. The Senior Executive Director will partner closely with colleagues in Advancement to leverage data and analytics to enhance fundraising success. This role encompasses leadership over four essential teams: Database Operations and Analytics, Gift Operations, Prospect Research and Management, and Donor Relations and Stewardship. The overarching goal is to create and maintain a customer-service oriented and donor-centric Advancement operation that fosters a positive experience for donors. In this capacity, the Senior Executive Director will be tasked with developing a multi-year, systematic, and integrated donor relations and stewardship program. This includes managing acknowledgment processes, donor reporting, stewardship strategies for various giving levels, donor recognition systems, and stewardship events, all aimed at increasing the likelihood of continued or increased giving. The position also involves overseeing the planning and evaluation of the technology infrastructure necessary to support development, marketing, and alumni relations activities. Furthermore, the Senior Executive Director will be responsible for data management, ensuring the quality and timeliness of data, and compliance with IRS regulations and CASE guidelines. The role requires providing direction and support to the Gift Operations team, optimizing performance for fundraising success, and overseeing the Prospect Research and Management team to ensure effective fundraising management. The Senior Executive Director will also lead the Database Operations and Analytics team, driving the generation of guidelines for best-practice utilization of advanced data analysis and reporting tools. This position demands a cohesive and collaborative leadership style, with a focus on establishing performance expectations and monitoring team performance regularly. The Senior Executive Director will also be expected to perform other job duties as required, contributing to the overall success of the Advancement Services and Alumni Affairs leadership group.