Associate Vice President for Athletics Development

The client seeks a seasoned, collaborative, and strategic fundraising executive to serve as Associate Vice President for Athletics Development. Reporting to the Vice President for Main Campus Development and partnering closely with the Athletics Director and senior athletics leadership, the AVP provides vision, leadership, and execution for a modern, integrated athletics development enterprise. This role focuses on driving transformational private support, strengthening alignment between Iowa Athletics and the client, and advancing institutional priorities. As the senior leader for philanthropic strategy, fundraising operations, and donor engagement in support of Iowa Athletics, the AVP operates at the intersection of advancement, athletics, and institutional strategy. The role leads an integrated team across major and principal giving, annual giving, donor engagement, and events, aligning strategy and priorities to deliver a cohesive, donor-centered program that supports both near-term fundraising goals and long-term objectives. The AVP also serves as a senior frontline fundraiser, personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, including complex and high-impact donor relationships. Acting as a trusted strategic partner to athletics and client leadership, the AVP advises on philanthropic strategy, campaign priorities, and engagement approaches to position Iowa Athletics for sustained success. Confidential