Vice President for Principal Giving

Southern Methodist University; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Southern Methodist University seeks an inaugural Vice President for Principal Giving to shape a comprehensive principal gifts program and advance the university's highest priorities.

The role will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational donors, collaborating with senior leaders and key volunteers. It will also build and lead a high-performing team of principal gift professionals to drive ambitious fundraising results.

Formación

• Proven success leading principal gifts programs.
• Ability to build and guide a diverse fundraising team.
• Strong collaboration with senior leaders and volunteers.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and lead a sophisticated principal giving strategy.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational donors.
• Partner with leadership to align donor interests with priorities.
• Build and mentor a high-performing principal gifts team.

Conocimientos

Principal gifts leadership

Donor relations

Strategic fundraising

Team leadership

Educación

Advanced degree in fundraising or related field

Descripción del empleo

The client is seeking a visionary and strategic advancement leader to serve as the inaugural Vice President for Principal Giving. This newly established role reflects a significant investment in the future of philanthropy and is designed to build a comprehensive principal gifts program that supports the institution's most ambitious academic and institutional priorities. The Vice President will play a pivotal role in shaping the philanthropic future of the organization and defining the next era of fundraising excellence.

The Vice President will be responsible for developing and leading a sophisticated, institution-wide principal giving strategy. This includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making transformational investments. The role will involve close collaboration with senior leadership, academic deans, advancement colleagues, and key volunteer partners to align donor interests with the institution's highest priorities. Additionally, the Vice President will lead and develop a team of principal gift professionals, fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration, and accountability to elevate the team's capacity for securing significant philanthropic support.

This position arrives at a time of institutional momentum and transformation, with new strategic plans and philanthropic priorities on the horizon. The Vice President will be instrumental in translating these aspirations into actionable fundraising strategies, building a sustainable principal gift pipeline, and positioning the organization for unprecedented fundraising success. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished principal gifts professional and collaborative leader, combining strategic vision with operational discipline to help shape campaign strategy and strengthen advancement operations.