Associate Vice President of Philanthropy

4 weeks ago


Boston, United States Boston Staffing Full time

Associate Vice President of PhilanthropyThe Associate Vice President of Philanthropy at Suffolk University is a critical leadership position tasked with significantly enhancing the university's fundraising capabilities. As a key member of the Advancement Division's Senior Management team, the AVP of Philanthropy leads efforts to fundraise for Principal and Major Gifts, the Summa Giving Program ($1k+), and Planned Giving initiatives. The AVP works in close coordination with the Vice President of Advancement to seamlessly integrate these efforts into the university's strategic advancement goals and to significantly increase year-over-year major donor support from alumni, parents, and friends of Suffolk University, thereby building a culture of philanthropy.Primary ResponsibilitiesStrategic Management and Supervision of Individual Gift OfficersPersonal Fundraising from a Defined PortfolioAdvancement LeadershipRequirements/Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is strongly preferred.At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in university advancement, with a proven track record in securing major, principal, and planned gifts.Comprehensive understanding of individual giving programs and best practices in higher education advancement.Demonstrated ability to strategically design, plan, manage, and execute complex advancement programs.Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on professional development.Creative thinker with the capacity to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.A strong commitment to advancing Suffolk University's priorities with urgency and precision.Salary Transparency: Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.Equal Opportunity Statement: Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, the University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.



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