AVP, Development — Strategic Fundraising Leader

Lindenwood; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition benefits

Tuition discounts for programs

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Paid holidays and time off

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development via Lindenowd

Job summary

Lindenwood University Advancement is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Development to provide strategic leadership for fundraising initiatives and a university-wide campaign. You will guide major gifts, annual giving, athletics giving, and planned giving while mentoring a growing team and collaborating with academic leadership.

Responsibilities include donor portfolio management, stewardship oversight, and ensuring effective use of Raiser's Edge NXT for reporting and moves management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience with major gifts, planned giving, and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for university development functions, aligning fundraising strategies with priorities and campaign goals.
• Leads and mentors a team across major gifts, annual giving, athletics giving, planned giving, and corporate/philanthropy work.
• Cultivates relationships with donors and partners; manages donor portfolios and stewardship.
• Oversees CRM use (Raiser’s Edge NXT), reporting, and moves management for performance tracking.
• Collaborates with Deans and academic leaders to advance fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Campaign management

Portfolio management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

CRM software

Job description

Lindenwood University Advancement is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Development to provide strategic leadership for fundraising initiatives and a university-wide campaign. You will guide major gifts, annual giving, athletics giving, and planned giving while mentoring a growing team and collaborating with academic leadership.

Responsibilities include donor portfolio management, stewardship oversight, and ensuring effective use of Raiser's Edge NXT for reporting and moves management.