Associate Vice President for Development - Major Gifts

About University at Albany

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description

The University at Albany seeks a proven leader of a major gifts-driven development program to serve as Associate Vice President for Advancement. Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Associate Vice President for Advancement (AVP) is a senior member of the Advancement leadership team responsible for setting strategic direction and leading the development and execution of fundraising strategies.

This role oversees efforts to identify, engage, and successfully solicit individuals, corporations, and foundations for major and principal gifts that support the priorities of UAlbany and its schools, colleges, and programs, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and long-term fundraising priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic fundraising: Lead the development and implementation of advancement strategic plans, serving as the primary strategic advisor to the vice president and university leadership.
• Campaign execution: Serve as tactical leader for university-wide fundraising campaigns to ensure philanthropic support for institutional strategic priorities.
• Leadership and management: Supervise and foster the professional development of major gift fundraising staff.
• Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership including the President, deans, and program directors to align fundraising with institutional priorities and strategically engage them in donor cultivation and solicitation efforts.
• Portfolio management: Engage and successfully solicit a select portfolio of prospects capable of making transformational gifts to UAlbany.
• Prospect development: Oversee research and sustain and expand the prospect pipeline.
• Data and technology: Leverage data analytics and technology to improve fundraising effectiveness.
• Volunteer management: Serve as liaison to the university's Advancement Advisory Council and other key volunteer leadership entities.
• External presence: Represent the university to external stakeholders, including boards and community leaders.