Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $160K - $312K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ October 6th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy. This role leads fundraising teams, drives strategic development officer performance, and expands the donor base to support the university's philanthropic mission. The position requires frequent external engagement, autonomy, and travel to build and lead high-performing teams that advance Auburn University's growth and mission.

Highlights

Lead and mentor fundraising teams, coaching development staff and collaborating with campus leaders.
Oversee fundraising performance through tracking, analysis, and presentation of metrics.
Develop and implement innovative, data-driven fundraising strategies to expand donor engagement and loyalty.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, foundations, and corporate partners.
Operate with high autonomy and flexibility, requiring frequent travel and meetings during regular and non-traditional hours.
Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of fundraising or related experience.
Reports to the Associate Vice President in the Senior VP, Advancement division.
Salary range: $160,130 - $312,260 annually.
Role focuses on external engagement and results-driven team leadership within the Office of Advancement.
Work schedule includes standard hours plus nights, weekends, and travel as needed.