Assistant Vice President, Development

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Position Overview

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Development will provide strategic leadership for fundraising efforts across multiple colleges and units at The Ohio State University, including key driver areas with annual goals totaling over $150M.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, the AVP will enhance the university’s comprehensive fundraising strategy through strong leadership, collaboration, and a focus on achieving goals. This role involves overseeing a broad range of development activities, managing multiple college/unit leaders, and guiding the team in the creation and execution of annual and campaign work plans. The AVP will coach Chief Advancement Officers to maximize their performance, drive donor and prospect strategies, and strengthen partnerships between colleges/units and central advancement teams.

Building strong relationships with college deans and academic leaders will be essential to deepening the culture of philanthropy, increasing faculty and staff engagement, and planning for the transition of campaigns. The AVP will also ensure close coordination with leadership across advancement and academic areas. Strong organizational, business, and communication skills, along with a customer service focus and the ability to partner effectively with a wide array of audiences, are critical for success in this role.

All members of Advancement are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values. The Office of Advancement is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Provides strategic leadership for fundraising efforts across multiple colleges and units including key driver areas with annual goals totaling over $150M. Enhances the university’s comprehensive fundraising strategy through strong leadership, collaboration, and a focus on achieving goals. Oversees a broad range of development activities, managing multiple college/unit leaders, and guiding the team in the creation and execution of annual and campaign work plans.

Coaches Chief Advancement Officers to maximize their performance, drive donor and prospect strategies, and strengthen partnerships between colleges/units and central advancement teams.

Recruits, trains, evaluates, and mentors a diverse team of professionals. Sets clear performance expectations, delivers ongoing feedback, and supports professional growth through coaching and development opportunities. Oversees performance management processes, addresses challenges with fairness and consistency, and ensures staff have the tools and guidance needed for success. Encourages cross-unit collaboration to strengthen overall fundraising efforts for Ohio State.

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Builds strong relationships with college deans and academic leaders to deepen the culture of philanthropy, increase faculty and staff engagement, and plan for the transition of…