Senior AVP, University Advancement & Strategic Campaigns

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau (MO)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks an Associate Vice President, University Advancement to lead fundraising operations and organizational effectiveness. You will oversee daily activities, manage a ~50-person donor portfolio, and partner with senior leaders to translate priorities into actionable plans.

You will drive donor engagement, alumni relations, and preparations for SEMO’s next comprehensive campaign, while building a data-informed, accountable culture across

Qualifications

Approximately 8–10 years of fundraising/advancement experience with leadership responsibilities.
Proven success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors.
Experience supervising and developing professional staff and driving measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of University Advancement and align resources with priorities.
Lead and develop a high-performing advancement team.
Advance fundraising strategy and donor engagement with major gifts.
Prepare for SEMO's next comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Expand alumni engagement and philanthropic participation.
Build a data-informed culture with accountability and metrics.
Foster strong relationships across University leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Portfolio management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Tools

Donor databases

Job description

You will drive donor engagement, alumni relations, and preparations for SEMO’s next comprehensive campaign, while building a data-informed, accountable culture across

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