Associate Vice President, Technology and Computing Sciences, Advancement

Boston University Advancement

Boston University Advancement is at a pivotal moment guided by new leadership and a clear strategic framework for growth and impact. Our work centers on three core priorities: securing $500 million in philanthropy annually; deepening relationships with a strategically defined segment of alumni and donors; and strengthening the organizational foundation while launching focused priority areas across the University.

Advancement is evolving into a highly collaborative matrixed model that integrates new University leadership regional engagement and the distinctive strengths of BUs schools and colleges. With more than 250 advancement professionals the organization is building the capacity partnerships and culture required to deliver sustained philanthropic momentum and institutional impact.

Associate Vice President Technology and Computing Sciences Advancement

Boston University has an opportunity to bring together its strengths in engineering computing data science and interdisciplinary research to address some of societys most complex challenges. The Associate Vice President (AVP) Technology & Computing Sciences Advancement will lead the philanthropic strategy that helps realize this vision connecting academic ambition with transformational investment.

Reporting to the Vice President Schools & Colleges Advancement the AVP serves as the senior advancement leader for Boston Universitys technology and computing sciences ecosystem providing strategic direction for fundraising across Engineering Computing & Data Science Computational Sciences and related interdisciplinary initiatives. The AVP will translate institutional priorities and emerging academic opportunities into compelling philanthropic opportunities that advance BUs leadership in technology artificial intelligence engineering computing and innovation.

As a member of the Schools & Colleges Advancement senior leadership team the AVP will partner with academic deans faculty University leadership advancement colleagues alumni donors and volunteer leaders to develop and execute integrated fundraising strategies that advance school-based and University-wide priorities. A central focus of the role is to catalyze interdisciplinary philanthropy by connecting expertise resources and relationships across schools and colleges around high impact Big Ideas.

The successful candidate will bring together strategic vision fundraising expertise and collaborative leadership to build meaningful partnerships advance principal and transformational gifts and strengthen the philanthropic support needed to position Boston University at the forefront of technological and scientific discovery.

Position Responsibilities

Fundraising and Principal Gift Leadership (45%)

• Lead the identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of leadership principal and transformational gift prospects across the Technology & Computing Sciences portfolio maintaining a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors.
• Develop and execute sophisticated fundraising strategies that secure significant philanthropic commitments in support of academic priorities faculty excellence student success research capital projects and strategic initiatives.
• Build and deepen relationships with influential alumni technology executives entrepreneurs venture investors corporate partners foundations and other philanthropic leaders whose interests align with BUs strengths and ambitions.
• Translate complex academic scientific and technological priorities into compelling cases for support proposals and tailored donor engagement strategies.
• Partner with academic leaders faculty and advancement colleagues to advance major philanthropic opportunities and align donor interests with institutional priorities.

Strategic Portfolio Leadership and Convergence Initiatives (25%)

• Set the strategic direction for advancement across the Technology & Computing Sciences portfolio aligning fundraising priorities with school college and University goals.
• Identify develop and advance interdisciplinary Big Ideas that connect Engineering Computing & Data Science Computational Sciences and other academic and research units around shared opportunities for philanthropic investment.
• Partner with academic deans faculty leaders and University leadership to translate emerging academic priorities research strengths and institutional ambitions into compelling fundraising initiatives.
• Lead portfolio-level planning and prioritization identifying opportunities to strengthen donor pipelines advance campaign priorities and maximize philanthropic potential across the academic ecosystem.
• Represent Technology & Computing Sciences Advancement in University-wide campaign planning strategic discussions and cross-school initiatives advocating for opportunities that advance both portfolio and institutional objectives.

Advancement Leadership Volunteer Engagement and Partnerships (15%)

• Provide strategic oversight of integrated advancement efforts across the portfolio including donor relations stewardship alumni engagement annual giving volunteer leadership and events.
• Partner with school-based advancement teams to develop coordinated strategies that strengthen prospect pipelines deepen constituent engagement and advance fundraising outcomes.
• Build and strengthen advisory boards volunteer leadership networks and external partnerships that expand BUs reach influence and philanthropic potential within the technology and innovation ecosystem.
• Guide the development of high-impact cultivation and engagement opportunities that connect donors and volunteers with faculty expertise research breakthroughs student experiences and institutional priorities.
• Promote a coordinated high-quality donor experience across schools colleges and advancement teams ensuring that engagement strategies reflect shared priorities and reinforce long-term relationships.

Leadership Staff Development and Operations (15%)

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to advancement professionals supporting Engineering Computing & Data Science Computational Sciences and related initiatives establishing clear priorities goals and expectations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability innovation and fundraising excellence strengthening coordination across school-based teams and University-wide advancement functions.
• Support staff development strategic planning prospect management and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the Vice President Schools & Colleges Advancement on matters related to technology computing engineering artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary fundraising opportunities.
• Collaborate with fellow Associate Vice Presidents Assistant Deans and other advancement leaders to advance University-wide fundraising priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

• 10 years of progressively responsible advancement fundraising or development experience including demonstrated success securing major principal or transformational philanthropic gifts.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with institutional priorities.
• Experience building and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals alumni institutional donors and senior-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing developing and evaluating staff with the ability to establish priorities set performance expectations and foster a collaborative results-oriented culture.
• Excellent strategic thinking analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex opportunities evaluate fundraising pipelines and make data-informed decisions.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the ability to articulate compelling cases for support develop sophisticated fundraising proposals and communicate effectively with senior academic leaders donors and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives build partnerships and influence stakeholders across a complex organization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and advance multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

Additional Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education advancement particularly within engineering computing data science technology scientific research or other complex academic environments.
• Demonstrated success securing significant philanthropic commitments for interdisciplinary research faculty initiatives student success capital projects or institutional priorities.
• Experience partnering with academic deans faculty leaders executive leadership and volunteer leaders to advance fundraising and institutional goals.
• Experience leading advancement teams across multiple schools colleges departments or organizational units.

But thats not all were looking for; we want someone who embodies our values:

• Teamwork transparency and mutual respect because we value every members contributions and know that leadership can come from anywhere.
• Diversity equity inclusion and a commitment to ensuring that each of us knows we belong here.
• Integrity in how we work and how we treat one another.
• Strategic thinking and curiosity in the relentless pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results.
• Continuous growth and improvement both as individuals and as a team.
• Joy and shared appreciation for working hard toward goals that matter.

To apply and learn more about Advancement at Boston University and other job opportunities please stop by the Advancement Talent website: recognize that no candidate brings every experience or qualification to a role. If youre excited about this opportunity and believe your skills and experiences could contribute to our team we encourage you to apply even if your background doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed. We value diverse perspectives experiences and ways of thinking and were committed to building a team where everyone can thrive.

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