Associate Vice President, Capital Giving

Associate Vice President, Capital Giving

About the Company

Private business school with an emphasis on entrepreneurship

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1919

Employees
501-1000

Categories

• Education
• Babson College
• Colleges & Universities
• Best College for Entrepreneurship
• Best School for Entrepreneurship
• Boston
• Graduate School of Business
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Miami
• Top College for Entrepreneurship
• Undergraduate School of Business
• Wellesley
• Universities
• Knowledge Management

Specialties

• entrepreneurship
• business
• and management

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President, Capital Giving to lead the advancement of its most significant philanthropic opportunities. This strategic and entrepreneurial role is pivotal in integrating transformational gift opportunities with various giving channels, including corporate philanthropy, foundation relations, and planned giving. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving investment in the company's priorities, fostering collaboration, and ensuring a disciplined approach to securing and stewarding significant philanthropic support. The AVP will manage a portfolio of principal gift prospects, provide strategic direction to the company's giving functions, and lead a team of experienced directors to meet ambitious goals in a high-performing, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate for the AVP position at the company is an energetic and intellectually curious fundraising leader with a creative, solutions-oriented approach. They should be a strong collaborator and relationship builder, capable of navigating complexity and moving initiatives forward with clarity. Operating with a high degree of ownership and independence, the candidate must be comfortable setting direction, driving execution, and leading in an environment that values initiative and autonomy. A data-informed decision-making approach, the ability to adapt quickly, and a commitment to transparency, coordination, and results are essential for success in this role. The AVP will work closely with advancement leadership, faculty, and campus partners to shape and execute strategies for the company's most significant philanthropic opportunities.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President, Development

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration
• Finance