Associate Vice President for Strategic Philanthropic Initiatives and Principal Gifts
 Carnegie Mellon University | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | |
 Jun 07, 2025 | |
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The Associate Vice President for Strategic Philanthropic Initiatives and Principal Gifts will provide strategic leadership for fundraising efforts focused on CMU's highest priority initiatives and will work closely with university leadership across the institution. The Associate Vice President will bring expertise in big idea strategy development across a complex, matrixed organization and will be responsible for fostering ideas and proposals that inspire transformational philanthropic partnerships in support of CMU's mission. The Associate Vice President will be responsible for the discovery, development, and management of a personal portfolio of high-net-worth individuals capable of making seven-figure philanthropic contributions or greater and will be a key partner with gift officers on leadership and principal gift strategy development. The Associate Vice President will drive high-impact stewardship for the institution's top donors that enhances connection, builds a sense of community amongst philanthropists, and inspires continued support and investment. Carnegie Mellon University is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology, and business to public policy, the humanities, and the arts. More than 15,000 students in CMU's seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation. A Carnegie Mellon education is marked by its strong focus on fundamental and versatile problem-solving skills, both within a specific discipline and with an interdisciplinary approach. The university respects and values students, acknowledging that varied talents and interests often span many specialties, and that the world's challenges and opportunities are rarely contained by a single discipline. Students can explore more than one field of study while developing the strong professional core that is the hallmark of a Carnegie Mellon education. CMU encourages students to expand their thinking in new and exciting dimensions, with a strong focus on experiential learning in and out of the classroom, on and off campus. Carnegie Mellon is positioned like never before to meet the challenges of the 21st century. At the intersection of technology and humanity, CMU's research, innovation, and creativity will continue to guide the future as a world-class university. A member of the Association of American Universities, CMU generates more than $400 million in research annually and ranks No. 21 among national universities in U.S. News & World Report, with the undergraduate computer science program ranking No. 2 and graduate No. 1, undergraduate engineering ranking No. 8, and undergraduate business ranking No. 6. A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in development, with at least five of those years being in management, in a complex research university setting is preferred for this position. Carnegie Mellon University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to CMU, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. A successful completion of a background check is required for this position. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Carnegie Mellon University and the position of Associate Vice President for Strategic Philanthropic Initiatives and Principal Gifts as presented in the position prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected. Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate in admission, employment or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, ancestry, belief, veteran status or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state or local laws or executive orders. Carnegie Mellon University is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts atjeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com. To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/4581. jeid-cf1d7a3480114b40ad8f82421756b443 recblid qic4hnazmosqpzdbcfs4lr41b5py8f | |
