Henry W. Taylor
Vice President for University Advancement @Golden Gate University
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President for University Advancement @Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA, US
Lead the Division of University Advancement (UA) including the Offices of Advancement Communications, Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving, Development and Advancement Services with 16 professional staff and $2.8M+ budget. Responsible for rebuilding the advancement function to elevate the role of philanthropy and strengthen GGU\'s engagement of and investment from alumni, friends, corporations and foundations. Manage the strategic planning and execution of an annual business plan that has produced philanthropic revenue of $18.7M+ since arriving in October, 2021. Drafted plan for Meeting Our Moment $25M+ Campaign for focused priorities intended to invest in the vision for GGU 2030. Serve as a member of the Executive Team and work closely with senior leaders, board of trustees and Alumni Association Board of Directors to fulfill UA’s mission to “sustainably increase the interest, involvement and investment in the mission and impact of Golden Gate University.”
EDUCATION
Claremont McKenna College
Bachelor's Degree, Government/Religion
Saint Mary's College of California
Master's degree, Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT HENRY W. TAYLOR
Henry W. Taylor is a dynamic and thoughtful leader with almost 30 years of professional experience in the higher education and non-profit sectors. The depth and breadth of his personal passions and career related expertise includes: fundraising, diversity, equity and inclusion, board development, alumni/constituent relations, communications/marketing, non-profit management and community partnerships. He is a highly successful fundraising leader with a track record of securing meaningful annual, major and principal gifts that address institutional/organizational priorities and satisfy the investor\'s motivation. More specifically, he has successfully solicited more than $50M personally and has led advancement teams responsible for securing over $150M+ during his career. Henry is also a polished communicator with strong written and verbal skills using a genuine personal touch to inform, inspire, build trust and connection. That talent has led him to be a frequent speaker at professional conferences. Henry\'s significant experience in the higher education and non-profit sectors has exposed him to every area of advancement from capital campaigns to technology/infrastructure, prospect research and investor stewardship. The value of the expertise he has gained by being a part of the tasks and activities associated with each of area contributes to his effectiveness as an advancement professional and leader. Henry always seeks to empower his colleagues through collaborative accountability where everyone understands the importance of the role they play in achieving organizational and fundraising goals.With a passion for education and arts, a deep appreciation for best practice advancement and a natural gift for communicating, Henry leads by example and enthusiastically demonstrates fundraising, leadership and management done right. He is a strategic and creative thinker who embodies the importance of innovative and bold vision, while also understanding that details matter in executing strategy that results in excellence and measurable impact. These outcomes are what attracts and compels sustainable philanthropic investments and is what guides Henry\'s approach to advancement and his passion to make a difference in everything he is involved with.
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