Senior AVP, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving

Colgate University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious liberal arts college in New York is seeking an experienced Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving. This role requires strategic leadership in fostering connections with alumni and overseeing an annual giving program that raises over $16 million. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in higher education advancement and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in higher education, including progressive management roles.
• Strong familiarity with annual giving programs, strategy development, donor acquisition/retention.
• Exceptional ability to inspire alumni participation in giving and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for alumni engagement and annual giving programs.
• Oversee Colgate’s annual giving program, raising over $16 million annually.
• Build partnerships with University leadership and develop engagement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Data-driven mindset

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

A prestigious liberal arts college in New York is seeking an experienced Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving. This role requires strategic leadership in fostering connections with alumni and overseeing an annual giving program that raises over $16 million. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in higher education advancement and strong relationship-building skills.