Senior Associate Vice President of Development

Senior Associate Vice President of Central Development

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Our mission-driven work meets innovative strategy to create careers that matter. As K‑State’s strategic partner in philanthropy, we connect passionate alumni and donors to bold opportunities that transform lives.

• Provide executive‑level leadership and strategic oversight to assigned units.
• Collaborate with leadership to design and refine fundraising strategies, driving engagement, accountability, and recognition.
• Lead special initiatives, bringing together cross‑campus teams, to support interdisciplinary fundraising or innovation‑focused projects.
• Manage and/or support donor relationships within a portfolio of high‑capacity prospects, based on needs and campaign priorities.
• Serve as a strategic lead for the Principal Gift Workgroup (PGW), guiding the cultivation and solicitation of major and principal gifts, while supporting donor strategy development.

• Directly manage leaders of leaders and people leaders for University wide, Gift Planning, and Corporate and Foundation Relations units.
• Serve as a strategic liaison for the KSU Vice President of Research.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and a growth mindset by coaching performance, empowering employees, and encouraging accountability to achieve bold philanthropic goals.
• Build organizational commitment and foster collaboration through adaptable leadership, approachability, and effective change management.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in higher education fundraising or similar complex nonprofit environments.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing leaders of people across various departments, and the ability to inspire teams, while providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Proven success cultivating, soliciting, and closing six‑ and seven‑figure gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Communicate effectively with leadership across complex organizational structures, while analyzing multifaceted situations to develop strategic, tailored solutions.

• Industry related certification (e.g., CFRE).
• Experience in gift planning, corporate development and foundation relations.
• High energy and a passion for the mission of the KSU Foundation.

• Access to top‑tier prospects and a strong donor base.
• A culture that values innovation, integrity, and impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of students, faculty, and the broader community.

If you’re an innovative and strategic leader ready to make an impact, we invite you to become our next Senior Associate Vice President of Central Development — and help shape the future of philanthropy at the Kansas State University Foundation.

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