Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Development

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

May 02, 2025

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Position Title	Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Development
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	091631
Department	University Advancement-VC - 500000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education advancement, nonprofit fundraising, or a comparable field such as enterprise sales or business development. Proven success managing a personal portfolio of prospects and securing major gifts or closing high-value deals. Demonstrated leadership in building, managing, and motivating high-performing teams, with an emphasis on accountability, coaching, and strategic planning. Demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals within the organization. Strong background in relationship management, persuasive communication, and sales strategies that translate to fundraising success.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications	Demonstrated experience managing major gifts officers to reach fundraising goals. Ability to work with colleagues across the University and establish and foster relationships that encourage a collaborative and collegial work environment to reach shared goals. Demonstrated experience in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts, preferably with comprehensive campaign and development experience at an academic institution. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Solid computer user skills: word processing, power point, spreadsheet, database, CRM Software, and internet. Willingness and ability to travel as required by geographic location of prospects. Demonstrated knowledge of basic business terminology, financial matters and the ethical, legal, and tax-related issues regarding the solicitation, transfer, and management of charitable gifts. Ability to work independently and take initiative, manage competing priorities, coordinate diverse and multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines. Strong leadership skills Well versed in Human Resources issues with personnel and budget management experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Serve as the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, supporting the Vice Chancellor and leading advancement, sales-driven fundraising strategies, and external revenue-generating partnerships across the university. Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of development directors representing a range of university units, fostering a results-oriented and collaborative culture. Personally manage a portfolio of major donors and high-level prospects, utilizing sales strategies to build relationships and close transformational gifts. Oversee the prospect management team to ensure donor pipelines are actively cultivated, portfolios are strategically managed, and research on new prospects is ongoing. Act as a strategic partner and coach for development officers, helping craft joint solicitation plans for major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation support. Provide high-level consultative advice to the Vice Chancellor and senior administration on fundraising direction and advancement initiatives. Maintain strong knowledge of university funding priorities through regular engagement with academic and administrative leadership. Guide and support institutional efforts related to both philanthropic gifts and competitive grants. Prepare detailed solicitation strategies, compelling proposal materials, and executive briefings for donor engagements. Lead the coordination of fundraising efforts involving the Appalachian State University Foundation Board of Directors. Promote a data-informed fundraising culture using key performance indicators and accountability metrics consistent with successful sales organizations. Ensure that processes meet the unit's strategic objectives.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week, except when travel, evening and weekend work is required
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	Commensurate with experience
Physical Demands of Position

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	05/02/2025
Closing Date	05/27/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	05/19/2025
Proposed Date of Hire	07/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	For consideration, please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List of References with Contact Information
Search Chair Name	Will Sears
Search Chair Email	searswill@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50739
Posting Number	201501640P