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Associate Vice President for Development
RICE UNIVERSITY
Houston, Texas, USA (On-site)
Rice University has achieved a position among America's great research universities. Even in that category, it is distinctive: Rice is a great small university. To support and enhance this record of success, Rice University's Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division seeks an Associate Vice President for Development (AVP).
Reporting to and working with the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, the Associate Vice President for Development provides leadership, evaluation, and mentoring to the individual giving program, coordinating efforts to maximize philanthropic support for Rice University. The AVP is the main point of contact with campus leadership, working to develop philanthropic and fundraising strategies, managing the participation of deans and other university leaders in philanthropy, and preparing them for prospect meetings and solicitations.
As a senior member of the fundraising team, this person is a member of the principal gifts team and manages a portfolio of major and principal gifts prospects capable of gifts at the $1M+ level while managing the frontline fundraising operation, which includes Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Gift Planning, and Parents fundraising programs. As a senior leader in the division, this position serves on the division's leadership team and the campaign steering committee.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A highly collaborative leader and strategic thinker who thrives in a team-oriented environment
- Understands the value of cross-functional partnerships in achieving institutional goals
- Brings a demonstrated track record of guiding development teams through setting and surpassing both annual and long-term fundraising goals
- Excels at fostering a culture of shared success emphasizing transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Adept at maximizing team potential by mentoring, motivating, and advocating for staff at all levels
- Committed to inclusive leadership and collaboration
Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education, particularly with comprehensive and complex institutions, is highly preferred
- Experience with an academic medical center is preferred
- Direct and substantive experience in a campaign of significant size and scope is required
- A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred
About Rice University:
Rice University is one of America's great research universities, distinguished by its excellence as a great small university competing with the best in the nation and the world.
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest.
WittKieffer is assisting Rice University in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made.
Application materials should be submitted to WittKieffer's candidate portal: Apply Here
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Mercedes Chacón Vance and Jevon Walton at RiceAVPDevelopment@wittkieffer.com
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels.
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