Associate Vice President for Advancement

Winthrop Eagles; Rock Hill (SC); Vor Ort; USD 118.000 - 138.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC invites applications for the Associate Vice President for Advancement. This senior development leader manages major gifts and planned giving programs, building relationships with alumni and friends to advance the university's educational mission.

Reporting to the VP of University Advancement, you will lead a team of development officers, set strategic goals, and collaborate with stewardship and advancement services to grow the donor pipeline and fundraising

Qualifikationen

• Minimum five years in fundraising or related nonprofit work.
• At least three years in management or team leadership with budget oversight.

Aufgaben

• Manage a portfolio of donors to cultivate relationships with alumni and friends.
• Solicit major and planned gifts of $25,000+ for capital needs and scholarships.
• Provide leadership and supervision of development officers through coaching and meetings.
• Set short- and long-term goals for the major gifts team.
• Oversee growth of the planned-giving program in collaboration with the Vice President.
• Collaborate with advancement services and stewardship to expand the donor pipeline and events.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising

Team leadership

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Jobbeschreibung

Associate Vice President for Advancement

Winthrop Position Title Associate Vice President for Advancement

State Title

State Title Associate Vice President

State Class Code

State Class Code UC61

State Pay Table

Annual Salary/Hiring Range $117,569 to $138,317; actual salary depends on qualifications.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the Associate Vice President for Advancement manages the university’s major gift and planned giving operations and raises financial support for the university’s educational mission by soliciting individuals and organizations for annual, major and planned gifts.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in fundraising or relevant non-profit organizational work, alumni relations, sales or related field.
• At least three years of experience in management or team leadership, including budgetary oversight and strategic planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education fundraising, preferably in major and planned giving.
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and best practices of fundraising and capital campaigns.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Lead-by-example management style and demonstrated ability to empower, build and motivate individual performance while encouraging effective teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to embrace and promote effective change and to seek program growth and longer-term sustainability through entrepreneurial risk-taking.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity, political sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Sufficient technical ability to master required software.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Summary

• Manages a portfolio of donors in order to develop and cultivate relationships with alumni and friends of the university.
• Solicits major and planned gifts of $25,000 or more for capital needs, special programs, scholarships and leadership gifts to the Winthrop Fund.
• Provides effective leadership and supervision of development officers through one-to-one coaching and team meetings and effective prospect management.
• Sets short- and long-term goals for the major gifts team.
• Oversees growth of the planned-giving program in consultation with the Vice President.
• Works closely with advancement services and stewardship teams to develop strategies for expanding the overall donor pipeline, increasing donor engagement and promoting special events for giving societies.

Travel/Overtime Requirements

Travel required correlative to fundraising responsibilities.

Telecommuting

Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

License/Certification

License/Certification Valid driver’s license.

Type of Position

Type of Position Unclassified

Position Status

Position Status Full-Time

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours Per Week 37.5

Months per Year 12

Posting Number

Posting Number 2027049S

Open Date

Open Date 10/29/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/19/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).
* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

NOTICE

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Discuss your management style and your experience leading a team, including the number of people you have supervised at one time.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your most significant fundraising success involving a major gift. What role did you play in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding the donor, and what was the ultimate impact of the gift on the organization?

  (Open Ended Question)