Executive Director, Campaigns Marietta College Remote or Marietta, Ohio https://www.marietta.edu Send Nominations or Cover Letter and Resume to: Faith Eutsay Senior Consultant 617-262-1102 feutsay@lllsearches.com Introduction Marietta College is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian, undergraduate, residential, contemporary liberal arts institution. It traces its roots to area pioneers in 1797 and was chartered by the state of Ohio in 1835. While steeped in history, today, it is a modern liberal arts college; pioneering education as a practical, relevant and responsive College. Marietta College is consistently named one of the top private colleges in the Midwest, ranked 13th by U.S. News & World Report in 2019 and in the Top 15 every year since the rankings started in 1985. Forbes.com ranked Marietta in the Top 30% of all U.S. colleges and universities, while The Princeton Review consistently lists the College as a "Best Midwestern College." In 2015, the Brookings Institution ranked colleges by their highest value added, regardless of major. Marietta College came in at an impressive No. 7 in the entire nation. MARIETTA COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 1
The Executive Director, Campaigns is an ideal opportunity for a highly ambitious, experienced, development leader with outstanding fundraising skills to partner with the President and VP of Advancement at a most exciting time in the College s history. This person will have the opportunity to direct a $100 million comprehensive capital campaign while also developing a high-performing major gifts portfolio. The right individual will contribute to the growth and advancement of all major gift activity and be ready to join a team of committed colleagues in reaching Marietta's aspirational goals through the campaign efforts. Campaign Overview The College is embarking on a five-year, $100 million comprehensive campaign, This Is the Time. The campaign will serve to enhance academic programs, facilitate net revenue generation and grow the College endowment. A recent visioning process has identified new strategic goals to which this campaign will serve as a response, while simultaneously providing a way for alumni, friends, parents, corporations and foundations to invest in Marietta College. This Is the Time Campaign Priorities The Marietta Fund $11 million Endowed Scholarships $35 million Distinctive Academic Programs $22 million Faculty Development $10 million Student Center $18 million Athletic Facility Improvements $ 4 million TOTAL $100 million President William Ruud brings a track record of success closing campaigns on time and on goal. He brings great enthusiasm and energy to the institution as it moves to elevate the visibility of the College. As a critical part of the overall effort to enhance the resources, reputation and relationships of Marietta College, the best matched person will be well versed in campaigns and a natural strategic partner to the President and VP. MARIETTA COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2
Leadership Dr. William N. Ruud President Dr. William N. Ruud is among the nation s most prominent leaders in higher education after revitalizing two campuses in Iowa and Pennsylvania. On July 3, 2016, Ruud became Marietta College s 19th President. President Ruud established his leadership goals early on, including putting students and their experience at Marietta first, as well as establishing the brand recognition of Marietta College as one of the top contemporary liberal arts institutions in the region. Born in North Dakota, Ruud graduated from the University of North Dakota with a B.S. in Public Administration and Hospital Administration and earned an MBA and Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior/Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. President Ruud also served in the U.S. Army as an Armor and Adjutant General officer from 1978-1981. Prior to joining Marietta, Ruud served as the 10th President of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, from 2013 to 2016. During his three years at UNI, the institution reversed a downward enrollment trend and experienced increased donations of more than $50 million. Marietta is Ruud s third presidency, as he was the 15th president at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania from 2007-2013. During his time at Shippensburg, Ruud implemented a facilities master plan in connection with the university s strategic plan and led the university s development of an academic master plan. President Ruud has assisted in a variety of leadership capacities at colleges and universities across the U.S. He has used his wealth of experience to lead universities to academic excellence and achievement, as well as ensure they fulfill their essential role in the region and state. He began his academic career teaching business courses at Northwestern Louisiana State University in 1978. From 1979-1981, he conducted his research in leadership assessment at the U.S. Army Research Institute in Washington, D.C.; he also taught management theory and organizational behavior courses at Central Michigan University from 1980-1981. From 1981-1993, Ruud taught management, organizational behavior, strategy, policy and ethics courses at the University of Toledo and was awarded tenure in 1987. He served as an Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies, coordinated the MBA program as an Associate Dean, served as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Assistant Director of the University Honors Program MARIETTA COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 3
and eventually served as Interim Dean of the College of Business Administration while at Toledo. In 1993, President Ruud was appointed Dean of the College of Business & Economics and Professor of Management at Boise State University. He was then promoted in 1998 to Vice President for Institutional Advancement. At Boise State, he led a successful a $12.5 million campaign for a new engineering facility, established faculty fellowships and created endowments to support student research. From 2000-2003, he took leave as an Executive-in-Residence and served as the Chief Education Policy Advisor for Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne. He worked with the State Department of Education and State Board of Education on all pre-k through higher education issues. In 2004, Ruud was named Vice President for Development/University Relations and Professor of Management at California State University, Stanislaus. He achieved record fundraising levels, doubled membership in the alumni association, raised more than $10 million for student scholarships and increased community partnerships. He continues to research institutional leadership and organizational behavior topics. Ruud and his wife of 40 years, Judy, reside in the President s House with their cockapoo, Fuzzy. Angela Anderson Vice President for Advancement Angela Anderson, who has almost 20 years of experience in the academic world in addition to 10 years of experience in corporate human resources, joined Marietta College in July 2007 as a Major Gifts Officer. She has held various roles in the development division of advancement managing major and annual giving and advancement services, including donor relations, events and stewardship. She was appointed Interim Vice President in August 2014. Prior to joining Marietta College, Anderson was the Assistant Dean of Career Resources and Director of the Corporate Leadership Fellow Program at Ohio University s College of Business. During her time at Ohio, she revived the College of Business Internship Program and increased student participation in the program by more than 400%. She also originated the College of Business Internship Fair, hosting between 25 and 45 companies and hundreds of students over the years. In addition to the fair, she coordinated alumni events in various cities, including Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and New York City. Anderson also served as an instructor of human resource management and professional communications at Ohio University. She instructed juniors and seniors on relevant human resource MARIETTA COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 4
topics, such as Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative action, labor relations and union history. Anderson and her husband, Jeffrey, reside in Athens, Ohio, with their two children, Reed and Hannah. The Opportunity: Following the recent commitment from Marietta College s Board of Trustees to adopt an ambitious and far-reaching strategic plan and related comprehensive campaign, the College seeks to attract a talented, inspirational development leader. The Executive Director has a key leadership role in supporting a high-performing frontline fundraising program during this transformative time for the College. Position Overview Executive Director, Campaigns Summary: The Executive Director of Major Gifts and Campaign Coordinator will focus all professional time on ensuring the effective execution of the College s Comprehensive Capital Campaign. This position reports directly to the President and works in close collaboration with the Vice President for Advancement. This position is a senior member of the Advancement management team looking at overall strategic developmental concerns and planning approaches to effectively increase major gift contributions to the college and will execute all aspects of the Comprehensive Capital Campaign. This position will manage a portfolio of high capacity prospects in addition to providing the Campaign Steering Committee, Campaign co-chairs, volunteers and staff with the staff support and tools they need to be successful. Duties and Responsibilities: Acts as the primary lead, strategist, and coordinator for the College's Comprehensive Capital Campaign, working directly with the President, and in partnership with the Vice President for Advancement, the Vice President for Communications and Brand Management and the Director of Advancement Communications; Develops a portfolio of high capacity prospects and does prospect discovery calls with individuals, corporate and foundation partners in advance of Presidential, Vice Presidential or Board of Trustee member visits; MARIETTA COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 5
With assistance from the staff, obtains research to identify major gift prospects and information concerning financial capability, special interests, historical and current connections with the College, close friends and advisors and financial contributions to other causes; Travels regularly to complete an average of 10 prospect visits a month; Work directly with the Vice President for Advancement regarding all campaign specific activities, including but not limited to: resourcing and managing recruited volunteers, identifying and developing sequencing of prospects, ensuring development of all needed materials, research and briefing papers, major gift prospectuses, needed correspondence from the President's office and driving overall campaign activity; In partnership with the Vice President for Advancement, staff the Campaign Steering Committee and other Campaign volunteers; Engage, as appropriate the assistance and involvement of appropriate persons - members of the Board of Trustees, Campaign co-chairs, other key volunteers, the President, Vice President for Advancement, faculty and other key College personnel and be responsible for attentively coordinating the overall strategic direction of the President's Office in conjunction with the College's Comprehensive Campaign, Strategic Plan and Campus Enhancement Plan; Keep the President, Vice President, Campaign co-chairs and other senior management informed of status of key prospect strategies and ensures that the President's Office is communicating appropriately with donor constituents and is briefed on upcoming donor visits; Develop strategies for solicitations, utilizing institutional leadership appropriate to the level of solicitation; Working with the Vice President for Advancement and the Director of Donor Relations and Advancement Services and in partnership with the advancement team, develop innovative donor recognition opportunities, coordinate special donor cultivation events and assist in creating a plan of overall stewardship of current donors, including strategies to grow the relationships going forward; In partnership with the Executive Director of Major Gifts and Director of Advancement Services, develops the agenda and drives a monthly prospect management meeting with Advancement Team members; With the President and Vice President for Advancement, represents the College at public functions and events, including social and professional gatherings; Represents the Office of Advancement in the place of the Vice President for Advancement when called; Maintains familiarity with salient issues relating to higher education, fundraising and financial planning, showing a desire to stay abreast of new trends and ideas; and Works closely with the Major Gifts Team, Planned Giving, Annual Giving Team. MARIETTA COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 6
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; Seven or more years of successful and progressive fundraising experience working with prospects capable of making gifts of $100,000-$1,000,000 or more required; Mastery level of competence of higher education fundraising, experience in corporate and foundation fundraising valued and campaign experience a must; Has demonstrated experience and/or aptitude to be a strong mentor, coach, leader and manager; Computer proficiency, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Raiser's Edge preferred; Forward-thinking communication/presentation skills (both verbal and written), with highlydeveloped interpersonal and relationship building expertise, along with the proven ability to successfully advocate for and respond to matters on behalf of the College; Experience with the key administrative functions of a College, including but not limited to academic affairs, enrollment management, finance and administration, marketing and brand management, athletics and student life; Advanced problem solving/triage skills and the ability to think creatively and persuasively; Significant experience supporting a CEO/President and/or Vice President for Advancement amongst a diverse population and within an institution of higher education or non-profit setting; and Experience reading, analyzing and extrapolating relevant data from professional and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Marietta College Overview Marietta College provides a strong foundation for a lifetime of leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving. This mission is achieved by offering undergraduates a contemporary liberal arts education and graduate students an education grounded in advanced knowledge and professional practice. Intellectual and creative excellence defines the Marietta experience. The College offers rigorous academic programs in more than 40 majors that are designed to challenge its students, as well as prepare them for a successful future. MARIETTA COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 7
A Marietta College education features Seven Core Values that form the foundation of all that the College does toward its mission to provide a strong foundation for a lifetime of leadership, critical thinking and problem solving. These core values are a liberal arts foundation, indepth programs of study, global perspectives and diversity, world of work, community, leadership and service. Marietta College takes pride in its athletic program. As a member of the NCAA Division III and Ohio Athletic Conference, it has 22 teams and nearly 400 student-athletes. In addition, the College has the state-of-theart Dyson Baudo Recreation Center, equipped with fitness and training facilities, a climbing wall, basketball courts and racquetball courts available to all community members. Not only do students benefit from one-on-one interaction with faculty, collaborating on groundbreaking research, every major at Marietta College provides an internship. Students intern all over the world at places like Walt Disney, Exxon Mobil, Target, GE Plastics and the PGA Tour. Today, more than 90% of Marietta College graduates are employed or are in graduate school within six months of graduation. Marietta College s student-teacher ratio is 10:1 with an average class size of 12 students. The total enrollment for the 2018-2019 academic year is 1,175 students from 31 states (including Puerto Rico) and six countries. Ninety-five percent of students live on campus in a range of housing options traditional residence halls, new apartment-style residence halls, fraternities and sororities. To learn more, click on Marietta College: Facts and Statistics. MARIETTA COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 8
Location Marietta, Ohio: Established in 1788, Marietta is among Smithsonian magazine's top 10 best small towns in the nation to visit, landing sixth on the list. It is a drivable distance from multiple thriving major metropolitan areas such as Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, enabling this position to be remote. Today, Marietta is a city of beautiful parks, two rivers, 19th-century architecture, brick streets, historical landmarks and museums. Here you'll find one of America's most robust downtowns alive with shops, restaurants and businesses. To find out more about Marietta, please click: Hometown charm. Background Checks: Prior to submitting your resume for this position, please read it over for accuracy. LLLS does verify academic credentials for its candidates, and our clients frequently conduct background checks prior to finalizing an offer. MARIETTA COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 9
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