Assistant Vice President for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities
About The Position
Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is searching for an Assistant Vice President for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities! At Temple University Institutional Advancement, we believe philanthropy is a powerful force for expanding opportunity, advancing discovery, and transforming lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives strengthens our ability to engage alumni, donors, and community partners in meaningful ways. As Temple embarks on a historic $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign in support of the university's Forward with Purpose strategic plan, we seek talented professionals who are passionate about higher education, relationship-building, and advancing a culture of philanthropy. We welcome candidates who will contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where all employees are empowered to thrive and make a lasting impact on the future of Temple University. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities provides strategic leadership and execution for securing major and principal gifts in support of Temple University’s highest institutional priorities. The AVP manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and works closely with Deans, Assistant Deans of Development, academic leaders, and central advancement teams to align donor interests with initiatives that advance research, student success, and institutional priorities. This role plays a key part in campaign execution, pipeline development, and the advancement of a strong culture of philanthropy across the university. The successful candidate will be a seasoned fundraising leader with a demonstrated record of closing significant gifts and working effectively across a complex organization. This position involves travel throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area and targeted regions across the country to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, engage alumni and stakeholders, and advance the university's fundraising and strategic priorities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree.
- At least eight (8) years of directly related experience and progressively responsible experience in major and principal gift fundraising.
- Demonstrated success securing seven-figure gifts.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated success in closing major and principal gifts.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across a complex organization.
- Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of professionalism and discretion.
- Ability to travel and work evenings, weekends and early mornings as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Fundraising experienced in a capital campaign.
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership and execution for securing major and principal gifts in support of Temple University’s highest institutional priorities.
- Manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors.
- Works closely with Deans, Assistant Deans of Development, academic leaders, and central advancement teams to align donor interests with initiatives that advance research, student success, and institutional priorities.
- Plays a key part in campaign execution, pipeline development, and the advancement of a strong culture of philanthropy across the university.
- Travels throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area and targeted regions across the country to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, engage alumni and stakeholders, and advance the university's fundraising and strategic priorities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
- A generous retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
