Assistant Vice President for Constituent Philanthropy

About the role

The Assistant Vice President for Constituent Philanthropy provides strategic leadership for academic and unit-based fundraising across University Advancement. This role leads and manages the academic/unit Directors of Philanthropy, strengthens philanthropic partnerships with Deans and university colleagues, and ensures that academic priorities are translated into compelling donor opportunities. The position also carries a select portfolio of top-tier prospects, with emphasis on principal, major, and complex unit-based opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Minimum of six (6) years of significant achievement in a broad-based development, sales, or marketing role with demonstrated success raising gifts of $1,000,000 and above
• Two (2) years of supervisory/management experience
• Knowledge of all areas of fundraising, including campaign experience with proven success in building productive, long-term relationships with university administrative and academic leadership
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Excellent customer service focus and ability to interact with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and friends of the University
• High level of commitment, trust and enthusiasm

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Certified Fund Raising Executive
• Development experience in higher education, preferably within a campaign environment
• Experience in Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management or similar CRM
• Experience developing and implementing engagement strategies through events, donor relations, communications, and other programming
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultivation and alumni engagement strategies