Associate Vice President, Technology and Computing Sciences, Advancement

Boston University•Boston, MA

5d•$250,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Boston University Advancement seeks an Associate Vice President (AVP) to lead philanthropic strategy across the University’s technology and computing sciences ecosystem. The AVP provides senior advancement leadership for fundraising across Engineering, Computing & Data Science, Computational Sciences, and related interdisciplinary initiatives, translating institutional priorities and emerging academic opportunities into compelling philanthropic investments in technology, artificial intelligence, engineering, computing, and innovation. As a member of the Schools & Colleges Advancement senior leadership team, the AVP partners with academic deans, faculty, University leaders, advancement colleagues, alumni, donors, and volunteers to develop and execute integrated fundraising strategies. A central focus is catalyzing interdisciplinary philanthropy by connecting expertise, resources, and relationships across schools and colleges around high-impact “Big Ideas.” The successful candidate will bring strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and collaborative leadership to build partnerships, advance principal and transformational gifts, and strengthen philanthropic support for Boston University.

Responsibilities

Lead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership, principal, and transformational gift prospects across the Technology & Computing Sciences portfolio, while maintaining a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors.
Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure significant philanthropic commitments supporting academic priorities, faculty excellence, student success, research, capital projects, and strategic initiatives.
Build relationships with alumni, technology executives, entrepreneurs, venture investors, corporate partners, foundations, and other philanthropic leaders whose interests align with Boston University.
Translate complex academic, scientific, and technological priorities into compelling cases for support, proposals, and tailored donor engagement strategies.
Partner with academic leaders, faculty, and advancement colleagues to advance major philanthropic opportunities and align donor interests with institutional priorities.
Set strategic direction for advancement across the Technology & Computing Sciences portfolio, aligning fundraising priorities with school, college, and University goals.
Develop interdisciplinary “Big Ideas” connecting Engineering, Computing & Data Science, Computational Sciences, and other academic and research units around shared opportunities for philanthropic investment.
Partner with academic deans, faculty leaders, and University leadership to turn emerging academic priorities, research strengths, and institutional ambitions into fundraising initiatives.
Lead portfolio-level planning and prioritization to strengthen donor pipelines, advance campaign priorities, and maximize philanthropic potential.
Represent Technology & Computing Sciences Advancement in University-wide campaign planning, strategic discussions, and cross-school initiatives.
Provide strategic oversight of integrated advancement efforts, including donor relations, stewardship, alumni engagement, annual giving, volunteer leadership, and events.
Coordinate with school-based advancement teams to strengthen prospect pipelines, constituent engagement, and fundraising outcomes.
Build and strengthen advisory boards, volunteer leadership networks, and external partnerships that expand Boston University’s reach and philanthropic potential in technology and innovation.
Guide high-impact cultivation and engagement opportunities connecting donors and volunteers with faculty expertise, research, student experiences, and institutional priorities.
Promote a coordinated, high-quality donor experience across schools, colleges, and advancement teams.
Provide strategic direction to advancement professionals supporting Engineering, Computing & Data Science, Computational Sciences, and related initiatives, establishing priorities, goals, and expectations.
Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, and fundraising excellence across school-based teams and University-wide advancement functions.
Support staff development, strategic planning, prospect management, and organizational effectiveness.
Serve as a senior advisor to the Vice President, Schools & Colleges Advancement on technology, computing, engineering, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary fundraising opportunities.
Collaborate with fellow Associate Vice Presidents, Assistant Deans, and other advancement leaders on University-wide fundraising priorities.