Associate Vice President for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities

Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is searching for an Associate Vice President for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays 
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $132,300 - $200,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement (SAVPIA), the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities provides strategic leadership and oversight for major and principal gift fundraising across Temple University. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving philanthropic support aligned with the university’s highest institutional priorities, ensuring a coordinated and high performing approach to individual giving across schools, colleges, and central initiatives.

The AVP manages a team of senior fundraising professionals, including an Assistant Vice President and an Executive Director, and maintains a selective portfolio of principal-level donors. The incumbent partners closely with Deans, Assistant Deans of Development, senior academic and administrative leaders, and central advancement teams to align donor interests with priorities that advance research, student success, and institutional growth.

As a member of the Institutional Advancement senior leadership team, the AVP plays a critical role in campaign strategy, pipeline development, and fostering a culture of philanthropy across the university.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Details
* This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information.

Required Education and Experience 
* Master’s Degree.
* At least ten (10) years of directly related experience and progressively responsible experience in major and principal gift fundraising, including leadership of high-performing teams. 
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience
* Experienced in providing strategic leadership in a capital campaign.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrated success securing seven-figure gifts is required. 
* Demonstrated success leading complex fundraising organizations. 
* Strong leadership and team management skills. 
* Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. 
* Strategic thinking and planning capabilities. 
* Ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed environment. 
* Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
* Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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