Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work type
- Full Time · On-site
- Posted
- 2026-08-20
Job description
Responsibilities
The AVP's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Development
Organize and implement fundraising strategies, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from a portfolio list generated from Raiser’s Edge and other research programs used by Institutional Advancement (IA).
Manage a portfolio of new prospects and lapsed donors, focusing on gifts of $18,000 and above, with an expectation of a minimum of five one-on-one visits per month.
Assist with further implementation of the Graduway platform and serve as the liaison between Graduway and the schools, easing its implementation into the alumni program.
Consult and advise on all fundraising activities with Touro IA team members. Provide the information necessary to set fundraising goals in conjunction with the Touro University's Institutional Advancement Department using information from our Database.
Collaborate closely with other professionals to enhance the event experience for donors and prospects, playing a pivotal role in the coordination of individual events with a major fundraising component (Galas, Dinners, etc.).
Contribute significantly to the development and implementation of a social marketing strategy, including website e-philanthropy and direct mail in schools.
Alumni Affairs
Identify and manage a targeted portfolio database of alumni with the aim of soliciting major gifts through an ongoing program in consultation with the central IA office.
Communications
Collaborate closely with the Communications and Marketing Department to create necessary presentations for major gift donors.
Speak on behalf of the institution at events, or other public functions when necessary.
Administration
Provide leadership and direction to the Institutional Advancement team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment in consultation with the VP/IA.
Take a leading role in developing and managing budgets for fundraising and alumni relations initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate team performance against established goals with the EVP and VP .
Maintain detailed documentation of fundraising strategies and processes.
Conduct prospect and donor research using any and all available search engines or systems such as Hatch ai system
Perform other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
Education, Preparation, and Training
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in fundraising having significant successes in closing major gifts of $100,000 and above.
Experience in Annual Alumni Fund of varying educational entities.
Demonstrated success in leading comprehensive advancement operations.
Experience managing fundraising staff, volunteers, and major donor relationships.
Knowledge of school advancement and alumni affairs preferred.
Skills
Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development and motivation.
Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies, including donors and university leadership.
Strategic thinker with a track record of achieving ambitious goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising database software specifically Raiser’s Edge.
Physical Demands
Extensive computer use and sitting/standing required.
Ability to lift up to 5 lbs.
Travel
Travel required as necessary.
Maximum Salary
USD $200,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $180,000.00/Yr.
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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule