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Talladega College · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Vice President of Development and Philanthropy (AVP)

Talladega, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Talladega College is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Development and Philanthropy (AVP) to lead its fundraising efforts within the Office of Institutional Advancement. The AVP will manage daily fundraising operations, implement philanthropic initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities while overseeing donor engagement programs.

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Responsibilities

Implement fundraising strategies and initiatives designed by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to achieve annual and campaign goals

Translate strategic plans into actionable development objectives, performance targets, and staff work plans

Ensure fundraising activities and donor engagement programs align with institutional mission, branding, and advancement priorities

Oversee and coordinate all aspects of development operations, ensuring best practices and accountability

Manage a defined portfolio of major and leadership-level donors, ensuring regular contact, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Provide operational oversight for annual giving, planned giving, and corporate/foundation relations

Support deans, faculty, and other internal partners in developing compelling proposals and funding opportunities

Achieve revenue and donor engagement goals through coordinated solicitation and stewardship efforts

Supervise the execution of stewardship activities, including acknowledgments, donor reports, and recognition programs

Ensure timely and consistent communication with donors in accordance with College policy and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) standards

Collaborate with Advancement Services to maintain accurate donor records, giving histories, and acknowledgment processes

Coordinate donor recognition events and engagement opportunities in partnership with the Donor Relations and Events staff

Work closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to align fundraising activities with marketing, communications, and alumni engagement efforts

Serve as a liaison between the development team and other campus departments to ensure effective coordination and resource sharing

Support campaign committees and volunteer groups as directed by the Vice President

Oversee the collection, tracking, and reporting of development metrics and progress toward fundraising goals

Collaborate with Advancement Services to maintain accurate gift entry, documentation, and reporting systems

Ensure compliance with College, IRS, and CASE standards in all fundraising operations

Prepare regular reports for internal review by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Qualification

Fundraising leadershipFundraising CRM systemsProject managementDonor engagementCollaborative leadershipCommitment to missionCommunicationInterpersonal skills