University of Tampa · 19 hours ago
Associate Vice President for Advancement, Corporate Partnerships and Central Development Units
Tampa
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe University of Tampa is seeking an Associate Vice President for Advancement, Corporate Partnerships and Central Development Units. This role involves developing and implementing corporate fundraising strategies, managing partnerships, and overseeing advancement operations to enhance revenue and support the university's goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that positions corporate fundraising and sponsorships as a core driver of UTampa’s advancement and revenue goals
Integrate corporate partnerships with central development priorities, campaign objectives, and institutional strategic plans
Align corporate philanthropy, sponsorship, and workforce-development initiatives with UTampa’s academic, student success, and athletics priorities
Advise the Executive Vice President for Advancement on trends, opportunities, and best practices in corporate relations, sponsorships, and philanthropy
Lead UTampa’s corporate fundraising and sponsorship strategy, with responsibility for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major corporate gifts and long-term sponsorship relationships
Build and manage high-impact corporate partnerships that generate philanthropic support, sponsorship revenue, research collaborations, sponsored programs, internships, and talent pipelines
Serve as UTampa’s primary liaison to senior corporate executives, foundations, and industry partners
Negotiate and structure complex corporate agreements that may include sponsorships, naming opportunities, scholarships, capital-project funding, endowed funds, executive education, athletics support, and academic program investments
Partner with Advancement colleagues to move corporate prospects through the full fundraising cycle, from qualification through solicitation and stewardship
Lead UTampa’s planned giving strategy, ensuring the successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of planned-gift donors
Partner with legal, finance, and external advisors to structure complex gifts, including bequests, trusts, charitable gift annuities, and real estate
Support donor education around tax-advantaged and legacy giving
Provide strategic oversight for UTampa’s annual fund programs, including multi-channel campaigns, giving days, digital appeals, and donor acquisition strategies
Ensure annual giving efforts support both broad-based philanthropy and corporate, alumni, and employer-supported giving
Integrate annual giving messaging with corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and community engagement strategies
Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for Advancement operations supporting UTampa Intercollegiate Athletics, positioning athletics fundraising as a core central development function
In collaboration with the UTampa Athletic Director/Vice President of Athletics, develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies for athletics programs, facilities, and priorities
Lead and coordinate corporate sponsorships, annual giving, major gifts, naming opportunities, and special initiatives in support of athletics
Ensure alignment between athletics fundraising, corporate partnerships, and University-wide advancement strategies and campaigns
Support coaches and athletics leadership in donor cultivation, stewardship, and external engagement in accordance with institutional policies and standards
Drive significant corporate philanthropic revenue and sponsorship funding in collaboration with development officers, academic units, student support services, and athletics
Identify, develop, and close high-value corporate opportunities, including scholarships, endowed funds, faculty support, facilities, and programmatic sponsorships
Ensure alignment between corporate engagement activities and UTampa’s comprehensive fundraising campaigns and institutional priorities
Partner with Career Services and academic leadership to expand internships, co-ops, career placements, mentorship programs, and employer-sponsored initiatives
Leverage corporate partnerships to strengthen UTampa’s reputation as a premier source of professional talent for the Tampa Bay region and beyond
Represent UTampa with chambers of commerce, economic-development organizations, corporate boards, civic groups, and industry associations
Position UTampa as a preferred partner for corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, and strategic investment
Oversee the development of customized sponsorship proposals, partnership agreements, and executive-level pitch materials
Coordinate corporate fundraising, sponsorship, and philanthropic engagement across Advancement, Academic Affairs, Athletics, Career Services, Marketing, and other campus partners
Support deans, faculty, and coaches in identifying and cultivating corporate and donor relationships aligned with institutional policies, brand standards, and fundraising best practices
Lead teams responsible for corporate partnerships, Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Intercollegiate Athletics advancement
Establish annual fundraising, sponsorship, and engagement goals, along with budgets and performance metrics across these units
Provide regular reporting and strategic analysis to the Executive Vice President for Advancement and senior leadership
Foster a collaborative, results-driven, and data-informed culture within Advancement
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in business, higher education administration, nonprofit management, or a related field
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, corporate fundraising, sponsorships, business development, or major gift fundraising
Demonstrated success closing major corporate gifts, sponsorships, or strategic partnerships
Proven experience leading and managing development teams and complex, multi-unit fundraising initiatives
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience in a private university or higher education environment
Direct or indirect experience in planned giving, annual giving, and/or athletic fundraising
Experience negotiating sponsorship agreements, managing complex gifts, and leading integrated fundraising strategies that include athletics
Company
University of Tampa
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized comprehensive, private university located on approximately 100 acres of prime riverfront land in the heart of downtown Tampa.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of Tampa has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (16)
2024 (9)
2023 (15)
2022 (6)
2021 (6)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mary Anderson, PhD
Co-Director/Co-Founder of University of Tampa All In for Democracy Coalition
Tammy Loper
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