AVP, University Advancement Major Gifts & Strategy Lead

Cleveland State University Engaged Learning Leads an efficient and effective team in university advancement while providing strategic planning, execution, delivery and oversight for management and coordination of constituency-based fundraising programs, including all individual and event fundraising activities. Provides leadership and management of campus-wide development staff in consultation with the deans. Responsible for raising significant philanthropic support by carrying a personal major and principal gift portfolio. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferably in business administration, communications, or related field. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience as a development professional in a complex advancement operation. Five (5) of the eight (8) years must be in a supervisory role. Ability to travel for work (10% estimated); availability to work and attend evening and weekend events. Experience in securing $1M+ gifts and managing complex, multi-year solicitations. Valid driver’s license and ability to establish and maintain driver eligibility under the CSU’s Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in business administration, communications, or related field. Supervisory experience leading groups of five (5) or more direct reports. Experience with complex advancement operations in higher education. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Strong analytical and financial skills Ability to assess fundraising, feasibility, ROI , and pipeline health Skills in direct fundraising, managing campaigns, communications, and working with volunteers. Knowledge of planned giving and major gift fundraising and alumni engagement. Skills in a broad institutional perspective, excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. Strategic insight with ability to analyze organizational issues and develop strategic plans; ability to adapt, effect change and manage innovation. Ability to manage multiple complex issues and projects simultaneously. Ability to thrive in a deadline‑oriented workplace and an evolving customer‑service‑oriented environment. Ability to provide strategic operating of business growth and leadership in building partnerships that are large in scope. Ability to innovate new and progressive growth, while ensuring full commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ability to have an executive vision, including the ability to articulate the vision, create a strategy behind the vision and be able to align a team in achieving that vision. Must have exceptional insight and discernment skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr