Assistant Vice President, Principal Gift Operations and University Priorities

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President of Principal Gift Operations and University Priorities serves as a strategist and coordinator for presidential prospects, principal gifts, and the Temple 150 donor portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Assistant Vice President partners closely with the President’s Office to ensure the university’s most significant fundraising opportunities are strategically aligned, thoughtfully sequenced, and executed with discipline and purpose.

The Assistant Vice President provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and tracking of high-impact engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for Temple’s top donors and prospects. This includes oversight of personalized stewardship efforts that demonstrate philanthropic impact, ensure accountability to donor intent, and strengthen long-term relationships with the university’s most significant supporters. Working in close collaboration with the Office of the President, academic leadership, and advancement partners, the Assistant Vice President ensures a coordinated, elevated donor experience that integrates engagement, recognition, and impact reporting.

By bridging Institutional Advancement, the President’s Office, and academic leadership, the Assistant Vice President strengthens Temple University’s ability to focus presidential time on the highest-value opportunities, advance transformational and principal gifts, and drive progress toward institutional and campaign priorities. Success in this role is measured by the quality and readiness of presidential prospects, momentum within the Temple 150 portfolio, effectiveness of principal gift strategies, and strong alignment across university leadership.
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in development, constituent, or campaign management, preferably in a higher education setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex content into compelling cases for support and to communicate Temple University’s mission.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience setting goals, holding teams accountable, and collaborating with colleagues at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement both long- and short-term fundraising plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals, volunteers, and diverse donors.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including pipeline and portfolio management.
• Comfort with data-driven decision-making and fundraising metrics.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in philanthropy and fundraising.
• Familiarity with donor databases (e.g. Salesforce, or similar CRM).
• Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and early mornings as needed.

Benefits

• A 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive