Associate Vice President, Development

Job title: Associate Vice President, Development

About the Role Reporting to the VP of Development & Alumni Affairs (DAA), the AVP of Development leads the development and execution of short- and long-term fundraising strategies to advance the University’s philanthropic program in alignment with its strategic plan. As the University prepares for a comprehensive campaign, this role will help build the major gift pipeline and lead readiness efforts, serving as a senior leader within DAA.

What You'll Do

• Develops and implements fundraising strategies to meet and exceed major and planned giving goals; establishes performance metrics and adjusts strategies to improve outcomes.
• Leads, mentors, and evaluates staff to strengthen major and planned giving performance, overseeing moves management and refining prospect portfolios.
• Personally manages a portfolio of high-capacity prospects; cultivates, solicits, and closes major gifts and secures planned giving commitments.
• Develops individualized strategies across the full giving spectrum, including blended and deferred gifts; maintains an active schedule of donor meetings and solicitations; tracks progress against revenue goals.
• Sets direction for prospect identification, research, and portfolio management to support growth and readiness for campaigns; prioritizes top prospects and aligns efforts with priorities.
• Collaborates with Office of DAA staff and campus partners to engage donors and position DAA as the central coordinator of fundraising activity.
• Represents the office at key events, travels as needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant fundraising leadership experience focused on major gifts and planned giving; campaign experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, manage portfolios, and implement moves management.
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and close gifts; strong donor engagement and relationship-building skills with a track record of meeting revenue goals.
• Ability to work across campus, build cross-functional relationships, and accommodate travel, evening, and weekend commitments.
• Knowledge of donor research, prospect development, and readiness for a comprehensive campaign; ability to align with institutional priorities.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Nice to Have

• Campaign experience or experience managing priorities in a campaign environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Range Budgeted salary is $150,000 to $165,000, depending upon experience.