Boston University
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, Development & Alumni Relations, School Based Developme
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
CategoryCharles River Campus –> Professional
Job LocationBOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code24500362400809
Salary GradeGrade 54
Position TypeFull-Time/Regular
Boston University (BU) seeks a strategic, inclusive, and intellectually curious Assistant Vice President, School Development (AVP) to lead and maximize fundraising and alumni engagement activities for a portfolio of five renowned schools and colleges, elevating advancement capabilities in support of strategic priorities as the university moves into its next multi-billion-dollar comprehensive campaign.
In partnership with Associate Vice President for School Development Lara Brown de Fuenmayor, the AVP will lead a team of 21 development and alumni relations professionals, including five direct reports who serve as the fundraising leads for the College of Engineering, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Questrom School of Business, School of Law, and Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.
The incumbent will advance strong partnerships and collaboration among schools and colleges, regional teams, and other Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) staff, encouraging a strategic and integrated approach that taps into the expertise, best practices, and myriad resources of teams, deans, and colleagues across DAR.
The AVP will build upon a strong foundation to engage leaders of their assigned schools and colleges in strategically aligned development efforts as the university welcomes Dr. Melissa Gilliam as its new president on July 1, 2024. The AVP’s portfolio of five schools and colleges collectively raises approximately $35-40 million annually, providing ripe ground to identify philanthropic prospects, engage high-level volunteers, and cultivate, solicit, and steward impactful gifts.
The next AVP will possess a minimum of fourteen years of development experience, a keen understanding of best practices in fundraising and alumni engagement, and experience managing a school- or college-based team ideally across departmental and unit matrices in a complex organization. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of using data-focused and metrics-driven strategies to grow fundraising programs in academic settings. The incumbent must have extraordinary communication skills with a collegial, team-building style and a demonstrated ability to motivate high achievers as well as to cultivate productive, collaborative relationships across campus.
Essential Duties
Provide professional leadership for the assigned portfolio of schools and colleges and all fundraising staff therein.
Provide ongoing cultivation and direct solicitation of high-level university prospects within the assigned portfolio.
Work with DAR’s SVP, VPs, and AVPs on strategy for Boston University’s next campaign.
Manage the budgets and personnel matters for all reporting staff within the assigned portfolio.
Required Skills
A Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred.
At least fourteen years of directly related experience in development and alumni engagement.
Outstanding experience as a fundraiser, including comprehensive management of major and principal gift prospects.
Strong development credentials with campaign leadership/management experience.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Superb organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
Energy and stamina, self-confidence and humility.
Location and ScheduleBU’s campus is located in Boston’s Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood. BU provides a hybrid work schedule, offering employees the opportunity to work two days per week from home, if circumstances allow.
CompensationCompensation is highly competitive and budgeted in the range of $240,000 – $260,000 annually, depending on experience. Boston University offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Interested in Learning More?Boston University has partnered with Talent Citizen to assist in this recruitment. Please contact via email at: bu-avpsd@talentcitizen.com.
Boston University is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job LocationBOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code24500362400809
Salary GradeGrade 54
Position TypeFull-Time/Regular
Boston University (BU) seeks a strategic, inclusive, and intellectually curious Assistant Vice President, School Development (AVP) to lead and maximize fundraising and alumni engagement activities for a portfolio of five renowned schools and colleges, elevating advancement capabilities in support of strategic priorities as the university moves into its next multi-billion-dollar comprehensive campaign.
In partnership with Associate Vice President for School Development Lara Brown de Fuenmayor, the AVP will lead a team of 21 development and alumni relations professionals, including five direct reports who serve as the fundraising leads for the College of Engineering, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Questrom School of Business, School of Law, and Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.
The incumbent will advance strong partnerships and collaboration among schools and colleges, regional teams, and other Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) staff, encouraging a strategic and integrated approach that taps into the expertise, best practices, and myriad resources of teams, deans, and colleagues across DAR.
The AVP will build upon a strong foundation to engage leaders of their assigned schools and colleges in strategically aligned development efforts as the university welcomes Dr. Melissa Gilliam as its new president on July 1, 2024. The AVP’s portfolio of five schools and colleges collectively raises approximately $35-40 million annually, providing ripe ground to identify philanthropic prospects, engage high-level volunteers, and cultivate, solicit, and steward impactful gifts.
The next AVP will possess a minimum of fourteen years of development experience, a keen understanding of best practices in fundraising and alumni engagement, and experience managing a school- or college-based team ideally across departmental and unit matrices in a complex organization. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of using data-focused and metrics-driven strategies to grow fundraising programs in academic settings. The incumbent must have extraordinary communication skills with a collegial, team-building style and a demonstrated ability to motivate high achievers as well as to cultivate productive, collaborative relationships across campus.
Essential Duties
Provide professional leadership for the assigned portfolio of schools and colleges and all fundraising staff therein.
Provide ongoing cultivation and direct solicitation of high-level university prospects within the assigned portfolio.
Work with DAR’s SVP, VPs, and AVPs on strategy for Boston University’s next campaign.
Manage the budgets and personnel matters for all reporting staff within the assigned portfolio.
Required Skills
A Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred.
At least fourteen years of directly related experience in development and alumni engagement.
Outstanding experience as a fundraiser, including comprehensive management of major and principal gift prospects.
Strong development credentials with campaign leadership/management experience.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Superb organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
Energy and stamina, self-confidence and humility.
Location and ScheduleBU’s campus is located in Boston’s Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood. BU provides a hybrid work schedule, offering employees the opportunity to work two days per week from home, if circumstances allow.
CompensationCompensation is highly competitive and budgeted in the range of $240,000 – $260,000 annually, depending on experience. Boston University offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Interested in Learning More?Boston University has partnered with Talent Citizen to assist in this recruitment. Please contact via email at: bu-avpsd@talentcitizen.com.
Boston University is an equal opportunity employer.
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