Associate Vice President, Principal and Presidential Advancement
Penn State - State College, PA
Penn State is seeking an Associate Vice President, Principal and Presidential Advancement who will lead and expand fundraising efforts for gifts of $5 million and above, including Campaign and Presidential Initiatives. The role oversees Principal Gifts, Planned Giving, and Foundation Relations, with a mandate to build a best-in-class principal gifts program. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR) leadership team, the AVP will play a key role in advancing Penn State’s strategic plan and campaign goals. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through higher education and philanthropy. You will join a division of more than 500 professionals and collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, research, finance, and communications to engage donors whose generosity transforms lives.
There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. Across multiple campuses and an online World Campus, their 90,000 students and 20,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom - it’s the positive impact made across the world. As Pennsylvania’s land-grant university, they provide unparalleled access to education and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond. They engage in collaborative activities with private sector, educational, and governmental partners worldwide to generate, integrate, apply, and disseminate knowledge that is valuable to society.
"This role offers the opportunity to lead and elevate our principal gifts, foundation relations, and planned giving work, while also building for the future by shaping and growing the team, adding new talent, and creating the structure needed to scale our efforts. For someone energized by building, leading, and delivering tangible impact, there is a real opportunity here to make a lasting mark." — Jay E. Davenport, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. Across multiple campuses and an online World Campus, their 90,000 students and 20,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom - it’s the positive impact made across the world. As Pennsylvania’s land-grant university, they provide unparalleled access to education and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond. They engage in collaborative activities with private sector, educational, and governmental partners worldwide to generate, integrate, apply, and disseminate knowledge that is valuable to society.
"This role offers the opportunity to lead and elevate our principal gifts, foundation relations, and planned giving work, while also building for the future by shaping and growing the team, adding new talent, and creating the structure needed to scale our efforts. For someone energized by building, leading, and delivering tangible impact, there is a real opportunity here to make a lasting mark." — Jay E. Davenport, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.