Associate Vice President for Development

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Associate Vice President for Development will lead and advance Marist University's fundraising efforts across a range of strategic initiatives. The AVP will direct the planning and execution of both short- and long-term fundraising strategies, including major, leadership and principal giving, planned giving, annual giving, and corporate and foundation giving. In partnership with the Vice President and frontline development staff, the AVP will set ambitious yet achievable goals, while developing and executing comprehensive strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key prospects. The AVP will also manage a personal portfolio of leadership and principal gift prospects and secure significant philanthropic support for institutional fundraising priorities.

The Associate Vice President for Development will oversee and mentor a team of fundraising professionals, ensuring strong performance management, professional development, and a culture of excellence. They will be a key leader in the execution of a multi-year comprehensive campaign, including the creation of detailed timelines, benchmarks, and progress reports and leveraging of data analytics to inform campaign strategies. Serving as a key partner to leadership, the Assistant Vice President will regularly report on the campaign's results and successes, offering insights for continued growth and refinement.

Founded in 1929, Marist University is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With its main campus in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and branch campus in Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through its six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. They are encouraged to create a unique and personalized combination of coursework and experiences in and out of the classroom that provide valuable personal growth and occupational expertise to reflect their individual passions.

Marist maintains its distinction as a top-rated institution in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, demonstrating the University's continued commitment to academic excellence and dynamic student experiences. In the Best Regional Universities North category, the University remains in the top 10 for the third consecutive year, ranked at No. 9. This category highlights institutions throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. that offer a full range of undergraduate degrees, as well as graduate programs. In the classroom, on the field, or around the world, Red Foxes leave a lasting mark.

Marist University is now entering the second year of its second comprehensive campaign, The Marist Moment, with a $200 million goal. The university benefits from highly engaged alumni, more than 50 percent of whom have graduated since 2000, a record of success with notable philanthropists in the region, and a growing number of highly supportive parents. This campaign and this moment are about ‘and' — about being true to who they've always been and daring to grow. Academic and personal. Local and global. Tradition and innovation. That is the power of a Marist education. That is what it means to rise with purpose.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least seven years of experience is required for this position. Marist University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Marist, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Marist University and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $210,000. Marist University offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement plan options with employer contributions, tuition assistance, and generous paid time off.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/6659.