Job Description
Associate Vice President for Philanthropy Job ID: 281480
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Job Summary Augusta University seeks an Associate Vice President (AVP) for Philanthropy. The AVP for Philanthropy position reports to the Vice President (VP) for Development and will function as a key member of the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) senior leadership team to develop and implement strategies to engage, solicit and steward donors of Augusta University. This position will be responsible for all management facets of Health Sciences major giving programs to include: Medical College of Georgia (MCG), Dental College of Georgia (DCG), Georgia Cancer Center (GCC), College of Nursing (CON), College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS), School of Public Health (SPH) and the Graduate School (TGS), as well as overseeing related Foundation and Corporation major giving strategies and efforts. In addition to these management and leadership responsibilities, the Associate Vice President will maintain a portfolio of major and leadership gift prospects and personally secure philanthropic support of Augusta University.
Responsibilities Directs the Health Sciences teams of fundraisers (MCG, DCG, GCC, CON, CAHS, SOPH, TGS) to include providing guidance on strategy, setting metrics and helping guide toward success of these goals, working with the deans and other unit leadership to keep apprised of strategy and involved in donor engagement and stewardship, and attending key alumni and donor events.
25% Works closely with the Vice President for Development and the PAE leadership team in support of the comprehensive campaign and overall PAE strategy for Augusta University. Assist with campaign plan, as well as strategy development and implementation.
25% Maintains an active donor portfolio and works directly with individual and corporate/foundation donors to the university in the Health Sciences areas with gifts of $100,000 or more and engages in visits and other contacts with key donors, as well as stewardship. Serves as key member of Principal Gifts team. Works closely with MCG Foundation and AU Foundation to steward donors and reports progress and updates to both foundation boards.
25% Collaborates with PAE senior leadership to set strategic goals, monitors performance and evaluates results to
ensure that unit goals are met and in line with AU's overall vision to include coordination with annual giving, alumni engagement, donor engagement, and gift and estate planning integration.
20% Other duties as assigned.
5% Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 10 years of experience in higher education or non-profit
organization, specifically, experience in personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding private philanthropic gifts. Demonstrative
success closing multiple gifts of $250,000 or more and experience in managing major gift officers.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Bachelor's or master's degree in marketing or communications or related field.
15 or more years major gift fundraising experience in higher education or non-profit organization, specifically experience in personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding private philanthropic gifts.
Demonstrative success in closing multiple gifts of $500,000 or more and proven experience in managing major gift officers.
Proven experience and success in higher education health sciences related fundraising area (medicine dental, nursing, public health, allied health, etc)
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in computer software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and DocuSign with a high competency in Excel and database management.
Experience with programs such as Raiser's Edge, ODDER, and ThankView is highly desirable.
Confidentiality & Discretion: Skilled at handling sensitive information and navigating confidential or challenging situations.
Organization & Attention to Detail: Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Maintains a keen eye for detail and precision, ensuring accuracy in formatting, documentation, and task execution.
Professional Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with expertise in grammar, editing, and crafting professional documents as well as the ability to engage effectively to foster positive relationships with donors, team members, and the public.
Self-Motivation & Initiative: Highly self-motivated, demonstrating the ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and proactively address challenges with minimal supervision. Exhibits strong decision-making skills and a resourceful approach to problem-solving.
Time Management & Adaptability: Demonstrates exceptional time management skills and adaptability, effectively balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment ensuring critical projects are completed on time while consistently maintaining the highest quality standards.
Energy, Creativity & Integrity: Brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm, fostering a positive and dynamic work environment.
Demonstrates creativity in problem-solving and strategic thinking, offering innovative solutions to achieve organizational goals.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optimal Requirement Retirement), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
College/Department Information At Augusta University, we are a varied community of faculty, staff, students, alumni, caregivers and friends, united in our purpose to provide leadership and excellence in teaching, discovery, clinical care and service. Together, we truly are a Jaguar Nation, dedicated to enhancing the successes of our students, investing in the health care of Georgians and fostering worldwide innovation. I am thrilled to be a part of Augusta University's journey and look forward to seeing our future achievements.
About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .
Location Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at .
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
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