Associate Vice President for Development

Associate Vice President For Development

The Associate Vice President for Development is a key member of the University Advancement leadership team and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting fundraising. The AVP for Development ensures administrative oversight of the University's major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation fundraising. Working closely in collaboration with and reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the incumbent fosters a collaborative team culture and establishes metrics for success. Leading by example, the AVP will effectively cultivate and successfully solicit a select portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making transformational contributions to the institution. The AVP will be the lead principal gifts officer for the university, working to cultivate, solicit, close, and steward prospective donors with the capacity to make commitments of $1 million and above. This role will drive gifts for general university purposes as well as those designated for a specific school, institute, campaign priority or other part of San Jos State University. The position will be essential to catalyzing lead donor support in the readiness and pre-launch phases of university campaigns.