Assistant Vice President for Development & Campaign Director
Wellesley College - Wellesley, MA
Wellesley College seeks an Assistant Vice President for Development & Campaign Director to lead and advance Wellesley College’s fundraising efforts across a range of strategic initiatives. The Assistant Vice President will direct the planning and execution of both short- and long-term fundraising strategies, including principal, major, planned, annual gifts, and corporate and foundation giving. In partnership with the President, Vice President, Assistant Vice President for Information Strategy and Operations, and frontline development staff, the Assistant Vice President will set ambitious yet achievable goals, while developing and executing comprehensive strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key prospects. The Assistant Vice President will oversee and mentor a team of fundraising professionals, ensuring strong performance management, professional development, and a culture of excellence. As Campaign Director, the Assistant Vice President will manage the administrative aspects of a multi-year comprehensive campaign, including the creation of detailed timelines, benchmarks, and progress reports, while leveraging data analytics to inform campaign strategies. Serving as a key partner to leadership, the Assistant Vice President will regularly report on the campaign’s results and successes, offering insights for continued growth and refinement.
Wellesley College was founded in 1870 by Henry and Pauline Durant, who were passionate about the higher education of women. The first President, and nearly all the College’s early faculty and staff were women. Today, Wellesley is still known as a unique community that continues to send accomplished women out into the world, committed to making a difference. Situated on a breathtaking campus in the quintessentially New England town of Wellesley, and home to over 2,400 of the highest-achieving female undergraduates in the world, Wellesley is a lively learning community dedicated to probing inquiry and creative, cross-disciplinary thinking. With a focus on collaboration, students are encouraged to question, debate, and refine their points of view with each other, and the world-class faculty. As a private, liberal arts institution, Wellesley places a great deal of importance on preparing its graduates for the real world in all senses. The College’s full-engagement philosophy ensures that the student voice is central in decision-making with students serving on major committees of the Board of Trustees, participating in faculty searches, and contributing to strategic planning. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Wellesley grants bachelor’s degrees in more than 50 majors and boasts an 8:1 student to faculty ratio.
"Wellesley was founded on the radical idea that educating women leads to progress for everyone. I believe in the vital role of women’s education in shaping the leaders of tomorrow and am proud that Wellesley is a global leader in teaching and empowering women to change the world. Rarely does one have the opportunity to work at an institution where you can make a significant impact. I look forward to supporting an equally passionate and energized fundraising and campaign leader who will help us lead Wellesley, and the world, toward an extraordinary future." — Marisa Jaffe ’95, Vice President for Development
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Wellesley College was founded in 1870 by Henry and Pauline Durant, who were passionate about the higher education of women. The first President, and nearly all the College’s early faculty and staff were women. Today, Wellesley is still known as a unique community that continues to send accomplished women out into the world, committed to making a difference. Situated on a breathtaking campus in the quintessentially New England town of Wellesley, and home to over 2,400 of the highest-achieving female undergraduates in the world, Wellesley is a lively learning community dedicated to probing inquiry and creative, cross-disciplinary thinking. With a focus on collaboration, students are encouraged to question, debate, and refine their points of view with each other, and the world-class faculty. As a private, liberal arts institution, Wellesley places a great deal of importance on preparing its graduates for the real world in all senses. The College’s full-engagement philosophy ensures that the student voice is central in decision-making with students serving on major committees of the Board of Trustees, participating in faculty searches, and contributing to strategic planning. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Wellesley grants bachelor’s degrees in more than 50 majors and boasts an 8:1 student to faculty ratio.
"Wellesley was founded on the radical idea that educating women leads to progress for everyone. I believe in the vital role of women’s education in shaping the leaders of tomorrow and am proud that Wellesley is a global leader in teaching and empowering women to change the world. Rarely does one have the opportunity to work at an institution where you can make a significant impact. I look forward to supporting an equally passionate and energized fundraising and campaign leader who will help us lead Wellesley, and the world, toward an extraordinary future." — Marisa Jaffe ’95, Vice President for Development
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.