Assistant Vice President of Development and Philanthropy (AVP)
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Job Location:
Talladega, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Assistant Vice President of Development and Philanthropy (AVP) serves as the senior
operational leader for fundraising within the Office of Institutional Advancement. Reporting
directly to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement the AVP is responsible for
managing the daily execution of the Colleges fundraising and donor engagement programs
ensuring strong systems consistent performance and measurable outcomes across all areas of
development.
This role provides hands-on leadership in implementing the Colleges philanthropic
initiativesmajor gifts annual giving planned giving corporate and foundation relations and
donor stewardshipwhile maintaining alignment with the strategic priorities and direction
established by the Vice President.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Execution and Program Management
Implement fundraising strategies and initiatives designed by the Vice President for
Institutional Advancement to achieve annual and campaign goals.
Translate strategic plans into actionable development objectives performance targets and
staff work plans.
Ensure fundraising activities and donor engagement programs align with institutional
mission branding and advancement priorities.
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of development operations ensuring best practices
and accountability.
Fundraising Leadership
Manage a defined portfolio of major and leadership-level donors ensuring regular
contact cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
Provide operational oversight for annual giving planned giving and
corporate/foundation relations.
Support deans faculty and other internal partners in developing compelling proposals
and funding opportunities.
Achieve revenue and donor engagement goals through coordinated solicitation and
stewardship efforts.
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Supervise the execution of stewardship activities including acknowledgments donor
reports and recognition programs.
Ensure timely and consistent communication with donors in accordance with College
policy and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) standards.
Collaborate with Advancement Services to maintain accurate donor records giving
histories and acknowledgment processes.
Coordinate donor recognition events and engagement opportunities in partnership with
the Donor Relations and Events staff.
Collaboration and Internal Coordination
Work closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to align fundraising
activities with marketing communications and alumni engagement efforts.
Serve as a liaison between the development team and other campus departments to ensure
effective 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 progress
toward 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 Institutional
Advancement.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage donors and
stakeholders effectively.
Proven record of collaborative leadership and operational management.
Proficiency in fundraising CRM systems (e.g. Raisers 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 Institutional
Advancement.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 35 years of progressive experience in fundraising development operations
or advancement leadership.
Demonstrated success in managing a fundraising team and meeting annual giving orcampaign goals.
operational leader for fundraising within the Office of Institutional Advancement. Reporting
directly to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement the AVP is responsible for
managing the daily execution of the Colleges fundraising and donor engagement programs
ensuring strong systems consistent performance and measurable outcomes across all areas of
development.
This role provides hands-on leadership in implementing the Colleges philanthropic
initiativesmajor gifts annual giving planned giving corporate and foundation relations and
donor stewardshipwhile maintaining alignment with the strategic priorities and direction
established by the Vice President.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Execution and Program Management
Implement fundraising strategies and initiatives designed by the Vice President for
Institutional Advancement to achieve annual and campaign goals.
Translate strategic plans into actionable development objectives performance targets and
staff work plans.
Ensure fundraising activities and donor engagement programs align with institutional
mission branding and advancement priorities.
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of development operations ensuring best practices
and accountability.
Fundraising Leadership
Manage a defined portfolio of major and leadership-level donors ensuring regular
contact cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
Provide operational oversight for annual giving planned giving and
corporate/foundation relations.
Support deans faculty and other internal partners in developing compelling proposals
and funding opportunities.
Achieve revenue and donor engagement goals through coordinated solicitation and
stewardship efforts.
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Supervise the execution of stewardship activities including acknowledgments donor
reports and recognition programs.
Ensure timely and consistent communication with donors in accordance with College
policy and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) standards.
Collaborate with Advancement Services to maintain accurate donor records giving
histories and acknowledgment processes.
Coordinate donor recognition events and engagement opportunities in partnership with
the Donor Relations and Events staff.
Collaboration and Internal Coordination
Work closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to align fundraising
activities with marketing communications and alumni engagement efforts.
Serve as a liaison between the development team and other campus departments to ensure
effective 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 progress
toward 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 Institutional
Advancement.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage donors and
stakeholders effectively.
Proven record of collaborative leadership and operational management.
Proficiency in fundraising CRM systems (e.g. Raisers 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 Institutional
Advancement.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 35 years of progressive experience in fundraising development operations
or advancement leadership.
Demonstrated success in managing a fundraising team and meeting annual giving orcampaign goals.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- IFRS
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Securities Law
- Investment Banking
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Experience
About Company
Alabama s oldest private historically black liberal arts college. Talladega College was founded in 1867 in an historic district of the city of Talladega.
