Associate Vice President for Development
Marist University - Poughkeepsie, NY
Marist University seeks an Associate Vice President who will lead and advance Marist University’s fundraising efforts across a range of strategic initiatives. The AVP will direct the planning and execution of both short- and long-term fundraising strategies, including major, leadership and principal giving, planned giving, annual giving, and corporate and foundation giving. In partnership with the Vice President and frontline development staff, the AVP will set ambitious yet achievable goals, while developing and executing comprehensive strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key prospects. The AVP will also manage a personal portfolio of leadership and principal gift prospects and secure significant philanthropic support for institutional fundraising priorities.
Founded in 1929, Marist University is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With its main campus in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and branch campus in Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Marist maintains its distinction as a top-rated institution in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, demonstrating the University's continued commitment to academic excellence and dynamic student experiences. In the Best Regional Universities North category, the University remains in the top 10 for the third consecutive year, ranked at No. 9. This category highlights institutions throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. that offer a full range of undergraduate degrees, as well as graduate programs. In the classroom, on the field, or around the world, Red Foxes leave a lasting mark.
"I am excited to partner with the ALG search team to identify a colleague who brings both passion for advancement and strengths that complement our current team. I am especially interested in leaders who care about developing others and who understand that strong culture and strong results are inseparable. If you are interested in learning more about the role you might play in shaping Advancement at Marist, I hope you will work with the search team to express your interest. I look forward to meeting you." — Kirk Swenson, Vice President for Advancement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Founded in 1929, Marist University is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With its main campus in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and branch campus in Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Marist maintains its distinction as a top-rated institution in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, demonstrating the University's continued commitment to academic excellence and dynamic student experiences. In the Best Regional Universities North category, the University remains in the top 10 for the third consecutive year, ranked at No. 9. This category highlights institutions throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. that offer a full range of undergraduate degrees, as well as graduate programs. In the classroom, on the field, or around the world, Red Foxes leave a lasting mark.
"I am excited to partner with the ALG search team to identify a colleague who brings both passion for advancement and strengths that complement our current team. I am especially interested in leaders who care about developing others and who understand that strong culture and strong results are inseparable. If you are interested in learning more about the role you might play in shaping Advancement at Marist, I hope you will work with the search team to express your interest. I look forward to meeting you." — Kirk Swenson, Vice President for Advancement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.