Assistant Vice President of Development and Philanthropy (AVP)

The Assistant Vice President of Development and Philanthropy (AVP) serves as the senioroperational leader for fundraising within the Office of Institutional Advancement. Reportingdirectly to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the AVP is responsible formanaging the daily execution of the College’s fundraising and donor engagement programs,ensuring strong systems, consistent performance, and measurable outcomes across all areas ofdevelopment.This role provides hands-on leadership in implementing the College’s philanthropicinitiatives—major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, anddonor stewardship—while maintaining alignment with the strategic priorities and directionestablished by the Vice President.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Execution and Program Management Implement fundraising strategies and initiatives designed by the Vice President forInstitutional Advancement to achieve annual and campaign goals. Translate strategic plans into actionable development objectives, performance targets, andstaff work plans. Ensure fundraising activities and donor engagement programs align with institutionalmission, branding, and advancement priorities. Oversee and coordinate all aspects of development operations, ensuring best practicesand accountability.Fundraising Leadership Manage a defined portfolio of major and leadership-level donors, ensuring regularcontact, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Provide operational oversight for annual giving, planned giving, andcorporate/foundation relations. Support deans, faculty, and other internal partners in developing compelling proposalsand funding opportunities. Achieve revenue and donor engagement goals through coordinated solicitation andstewardship efforts.Donor Relations and Stewardship Supervise the execution of stewardship activities, including acknowledgments, donorreports, and recognition programs. Ensure timely and consistent communication with donors in accordance with Collegepolicy and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) standards. Collaborate with Advancement Services to maintain accurate donor records, givinghistories, and acknowledgment processes. Coordinate donor recognition events and engagement opportunities in partnership withthe Donor Relations and Events staff.Collaboration and Internal Coordination Work closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to align fundraisingactivities with marketing, communications, and alumni engagement efforts. Serve as a liaison between the development team and other campus departments to ensureeffective coordination and resource sharing. Support campaign committees and volunteer groups as directed by the Vice President.Data, Reporting, and Compliance Oversee the collection, tracking, and reporting of development metrics and progresstoward fundraising goals. Collaborate with Advancement Services to maintain accurate gift entry, documentation,and reporting systems. Ensure compliance with College, IRS, and CASE standards in all fundraising operations. Prepare regular reports for internal review by the Vice President for InstitutionalAdvancement.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage donors andstakeholders effectively. Proven record of collaborative leadership and operational management. Proficiency in fundraising CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge/NXT). Commitment to the mission, values, and advancement priorities of Talladega College.Other Duties Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for InstitutionalAdvancement.QualificationsEducation and Experience Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development operations,or advancement leadership. Demonstrated success in managing a fundraising team and meeting annual giving or campaign goals.

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