Temple University
Associate Vice President for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities
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Associate Vice President for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities
Temple University’s Institutional Advancement – Associate Vice President for Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities
Join the Temple University family and discover an unparalleled opportunity: An instinct for philanthropy paired with leadership to elevate individual giving, research, and institutional growth. Here’s why Temple sets the stage for this pivotal role:
Key Benefits
Temple University prioritises the wellbeing and success of its employees, offering:
- A hybrid work schedule (balance between on-campus and remote flexibility)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off policy
- Tuition remission for eligible employees and dependents (obtain a degree tuition-free)
- A robust retirement plan and financial wellness support
Salary Overview
Range: $132,300 – $200,000/year
*Salary is determined by a variety of key factors including:
- Role responsibilities
- Applicant’s relevant education and experience
- Internal equity considerations
- Department budget and funding source*
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement (SAVPIA), this strategic leadership role demands:
- Driving developmental funding to align donor passions with campaign priorities that advance research, student success, and institutional growth across Temple’s schools, colleges, and central initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Oversight: Provide director-level oversight for the entire major and principal gift fundraising portfolio.
- Team Leadership: Manage a high-performing team of senior fundraising professionals (e.g., Assistant Vice President and Executive Director) and cultivate key relationships with seven-figure donors.
- Collaborative Goals: Partner with Deans, Assistant Deans of Development, senior academic and administrative leadership, and central fundraising teams to build cohesive pipelines and strategies.
- Campaign Strategy: Take a proactive role in campaign planning, philosophic alignment, and fostering a culture of philanthropy—around targeted initiatives like scholarships, facilities upgrades, and research advancement.
- Organizational Stewardship: Work seamlessly in complex, matrix-wide environments—balancing stakeholder expectations while ensuring donors’ vision overlaps university strategies.
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Background & Check Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree required.
- 10+ years of directly related professional experience in major and principal gift fundraising, with a history of leading high-impact, high-complexity teams.
- Combination preferences such as a shorter-term consulting experience may be considered for appropriately talented candidates.
- Required background checks: Cash handling and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) verification.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience delivering strategic leadership in a capital campaign.
- Seven-figure fundraising track record with success at campaign leadership.
- Strong management skills, with the capacity to:
- Engage (and retain) top-tier fundraising professionals.
- Cultivate donor and partner relationships through deep listening and authentic engagement.
- Expertise in strategic philanthropy planning; with a bias toward data and trajectory.
- Fluency in matrixed organizational structures and institutional programmatic alignment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in high-stakes, deadline-driven environments, including overnight preparation (travel and weekend work flexible as needed).
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Location and Structure
This hybrid role allows flexibility—balancing on-campus availability with remote work (arranged at Temple’s discretion). Performance will guide the consistency of on-campus presence.
Diversity & Equity Commitment
Temple University reaffirms its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of university operations—not excluding employment. These principles underpin every opportunity available to faculty, staff, students, and external relationships in compliance with anti-discrimination statutes and university policy.
Policies, Principles, and Compliance
- As part of Temple’s Conflicts of Interest Policy, employees must uphold ethical, financial, and legal integrity in privately funded work.
- Voluntary compliance commitments apply to employees whose roles interact with NCAA regulations for advancement programs mobilized through athletics.
Safety & Health Resources
Of transparency and holistic campus care, Temple University provides:
- An Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, accessible via: Contact Temple’s Official Department of Public Safety to request a full report.
At Temple, your work drives stories of empowerment, innovation, and impact. Ready to inspire the next generation of leaders? Apply now.
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