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Wright State University
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Associate Director, Advancement Research & Prospect Management
Wright State University Dayton, OH
Associate Director, Advancement Research & Prospect Management Wright State University EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title: Associate Director, Advancement Research & Prospect Management Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt) Department: University Development EEO number: 26P275 Position FTE: 100% Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Salary Band: UC S05 Job Summary/Basic Function The Associate Director of Prospect Research is responsible for researching, discovering and qualifying potential major and leadership gift prospects to support the University's fundraising priorities. This position manages prospect research projects, prepares actionable donor intelligence, provides data modeling and predictive forecasting, and partners with advancement staff to ensure a healthy, evolving donor pipeline. Reporting to the Director of Advancement Research & Prospect Management, the...
University of Idaho
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Associate Director, Western Rural Development Center
University of Idaho Boise, ID
Associate Director, Western Rural Development Center Posting Number: SP005324P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: Western Rural Development Center (WRDC) Location: Boise Posting Context Statement: The Western Rural Development Center ( WRDC ) is one of four Regional Rural Development Centers established by Congress through the Rural Development Act of 1972. A partnership between the USDA and the University of Idaho, WRDC is primarily funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. WRDC collaborates with land-grant universities, Cooperative Extension, communities, native nations, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers, and families throughout the West to conduct research and outreach addressing rural development issues. Its mission is to strengthen the capacity of institutions and communities to support thriving, self-sustaining rural areas. Position Overview: The Associate Director leads...
College of DuPage
Aug 27, 2026
Full time
Coordinator, Advancement Services (FT), CFRN50273RESDV
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Coordinator, Advancement Services (FT), CFRN50273RESDV Coordinator, Advancement Services (FT), CFRN50273RESDV The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting...
College of DuPage
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Executive Assistant, Organizational Development (FT), CFRN60022ORDEV
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Executive Assistant, Organizational Development (FT), CFRN60022ORDEV Executive Assistant, Organizational Development (FT), CFRN60022ORDEV The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME University Advancement - Fundraising DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships is a senior fundraising leader responsible for building and executing WPI's corporate philanthropy program within University Advancement. Reporting to the AVP of University Advancement, this role manages a portfolio of high-value corporate prospects and partners, develops structured corporate engagement programs, and drives the growth of philanthropic revenue through sustained, strategic relationships with companies that are already invested in WPI, and those that should be. Working closely with university leadership, faculty, advancement colleagues, and external stakeholders, the Executive Director will lead efforts to secure significant philanthropic support, ensuring alignment with the institution's strategic...
University of Pennsylvania
Aug 20, 2026
Vice Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, Penns School of Nursing
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Vice Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, Penn's School of Nursing University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical...
Augusta University
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Director of Philanthropy, Medical College of Georgia
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Director of Philanthropy, Medical College of Georgia Job ID: 301600 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: *   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 12,000 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...
Seattle University
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Director, Prospect Development
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Director, Prospect Development Full Time JR100158 Months Per Year: 12 Work Model: Hybrid Work Eligible Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University. Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives. Emotionally...
University of La Verne
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Associate Vice President for Development
University of La Verne La Verne, CA
Associate Vice President for Development Job Description Summary: Minimum Qualifications: Seven years of development experience with demonstrated success managing comprehensive fundraising programs and securing major and planned gifts, preferably in higher education or a comparably complex nonprofit environment. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; be detail, goal and results oriented; be self motivated with the ability to make independent decisions; be collaborative and a team player; demonstrate sound judgment when dealing with a wide range of personalities, relationships and situations; possess the ability to maintain enthusiasm for hard work, changing priorities, and multiple deadlines, as well as the ability to interact well with a diverse community of faculty, students, and constituents. Strong financial acumen with budget development, resource allocation, and ROI analysis capabilities. Data-driven...
Purchase College, SUNY
Aug 02, 2026
Full time
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Purchase College Foundation and Charitable Entities
Purchase College, SUNY Harrison, NY
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Purchase College Foundation and Charitable Entities Posting Number: S422P Application Deadline: 09/17/2026 Department: S422P FT - PT: Full Time Part-time %: Minimum Salary: 200000.00 Maximum Salary: 225000.00 Description: The Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Purchase CollegeFoundation and Charitable Entities (VPIA) will serve as SUNY Purchase's chief advancement strategist, partnering with the President and the College's Foundation Board to build an energetic fundraising, alumni engagement, and philanthropy program that expands support for students, academic excellence, and the College's nationally recognized arts and liberal arts mission. The role requires a transformational and engaged leader and manager with a proven record of success in individual and institutional giving, of Foundation governance, and organizational growth who can elevate...
James Madison University
Jul 25, 2026
Full time
Development Officers (Three Positions)
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
Development Officers (Three Positions) Working Title: Development Officer (Three Positions) State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty) Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: Development Department: 100399 - Strategic Gifts Pay Band: Pay Rate: Pay Range Specify Range or Amount: $75,000 - $85,000 Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: About JMU: Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a...
California State University, Monterey Bay
Jul 11, 2026
Full time
Assistant Vice President of Development
California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside, CA
Assistant Vice President of Development The University is being assisted by Isaacson, Miller. Applications and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically and in confidence to: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/california-state-university-monterey-bay/assistant-vice-president-development Classification: Administrator III Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week FLSA: Exempt Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12,500 to $14,167* mo. ($150,000 - $170,004 annually) CSU Salary Schedule *CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs. Employment with the California State...
California State University, Bakersfield
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Athletics Annual Fund Coordinator
California State University, Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
Athletics Annual Fund Coordinator CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Advancement Professional II UNION CODE: R09 TEMPORARY END DATE: This position is temporary and ends on or before June 31, 2027. FT/PT: Full-time PAY PLAN: 12-month WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location) ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $5,274 - $5,597 However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate's experience, education, skills, and training. CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $5,274 - $7,684 PAY BASIS: Monthly BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information. CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants...
Amherst College
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Associate Director of Advancement Data Management
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Associate Director of Advancement Data Management Amherst Campus Full Time JR7049 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Advancement Data Management position. The Associate Director of Advancement Data Management is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $73,000 to $77,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive,...
Champlain College
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Vice President, Advancement
Champlain College Burlington, VT
Vice President, Advancement Job Description: Champlain College is seeking a Vice President of Advancement to develop and lead the vision, strategy, and operations that power the college's fundraising and philanthropic efforts. Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, this role is responsible for setting the direction for all advancement activities - including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship. This is a high-impact opportunity at an institution with a clear direction and the investments to back it up. Champlain is launching innovative new programs and deepening its partnerships with local and regional employers - all while expanding scholarship access to reach more students. The VP of Advancement will help translate these initiatives into philanthropic results that open doors for students and strengthen the college's position as a national...
Wright State University
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Donor Engagement
Wright State University Dayton, OH
Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Donor Engagement Wright State University EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title: Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Donor Engagement Job Category: Department: VP-University Advancement Admin EEO number: 26P303 Position FTE: 100% Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Salary Band: UC S09 Job Summary/Basic Function By exercising a passion for connecting and building networks between donors, alumni, students, and the University, the Assistant Vice President for Alumni & Donor Engagement will set a strategic direction for the Office of Alumni and Donor Engagement by establishing goals and metrics, evaluating advancement programs and practices, and leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of staff in alumni engagement, donor relations, advancement research and annual giving. The AVP will also serve as the executive director of the WSU Alumni...
University of Rhode Island
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Associate/Full Professor, PhD Program Director - Human Development & Family Science
University of Rhode Island South Kingstown, RI
Associate/Full Professor, PhD Program Director - Human Development & Family Science Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 4, 2026. Applications received after April 4, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near...
University of the Pacific
Oct 07, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Assistant Athletic Director for Development
University of the Pacific Sacramento, CA
Assistant Athletic Director for Development Job #: F00784 Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $110,000 - $117,000 Hours: Standard University business hours. 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type: Full-time Job Description: Reporting to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development, the Assistant Athletic Director for Development serves in a management role to provide strategic leadership for Syracuse Athletics female sport programs. The individual will be responsible for cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding major and principal gift level donors with an emphasis on gifts over $100,000 or more. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred. Ideal candidates will have at minimum, seven years of demonstrated experience of successful fundraising, preferably in a college or university setting. Experience in Division I...
Augusta University
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Gift Associate
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Gift Associate Job ID: 299754 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * 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 12,000 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics...
Augusta University
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Philanthropy Data Manager
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Philanthropy Data Manager Job ID: 297094 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * 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 12,000 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct...
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