AVP, Major Gifts & Campaign Strategy

Pace-University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace University seeks an exceptional philanthropy leader for the Associate Vice President of Development to drive multi-year major gift campaigns and build a strong donor pipeline across Pace schools. The AVP will oversee a 75-100 donor portfolio and personally solicit major gifts of $100,000+ while guiding frontline fundraisers and volunteers.

The role reports to the Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations, manages a 15-person team, and works in a hybrid model with frequent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred).
• At least seven years of major gift fundraising experience is required. Ten years preferred.
• Experience managing a team to achieve fundraising and activity goals.
• Comprehensive campaign experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated record of successful major gift solicitations including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with diverse audiences.
• Superb organizational skills; experience with events, complex/timely functions and group interactions.
• Must have ability and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Retain, hire, manage, and mentor a team of major gift officers across school teams.
• Collaborate with VP to ensure the Pace campaign case resonates with donors.
• Analyze data to assess performance and trends in philanthropy.
• Provide guidance to major gift team to grow and mature fundraising practices.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of giving $100,000+.
• Work with Pace stakeholders to engage advisory boards and volunteers to boost giving.
• Serve as Campaign Director and spokesperson alongside VP.
• Develop donor integration and engagement strategies nationally and internationally.
• Network with donors and prospects to build relationships and identify leads.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Team leadership

Strategic fundraising planning

Donor cultivation

Public speaking

Written communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Sage Millennium or comparable fundraising database

Job description

Pace University seeks an exceptional philanthropy leader for the Associate Vice President of Development to drive multi-year major gift campaigns and build a strong donor pipeline across Pace schools. The AVP will oversee a 75-100 donor portfolio and personally solicit major gifts of $100,000+ while guiding frontline fundraisers and volunteers.

The role reports to the Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations, manages a 15-person team, and works in a hybrid model with frequent