Associate Vice President of Philanthropy

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President of Philanthropy to lead major-gift fundraising and support its mission and strategic priorities. The role manages a portfolio of approximately 70 prospects and donors, developing tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and securing significant gifts. Responsibilities include qualifying prospects, conducting donor visits, preparing proposals, maintaining accurate records and forecasts, and demonstrating the impact of gifts. The position also collaborates with organizational leaders, colleagues, and volunteers to identify funding opportunities and strengthen donor engagement. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least five years of professional fundraising experience focused on major gifts, including prospect management, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Strong relationship-building, communication, organization, project management, and judgment skills are required, along with the ability to use prospect research and giving data and maintain accurate donor records. A longstanding interest in and passion for the arts is essential. Higher education fundraising experience, familiarity with donor databases and fundraising metrics, and an active CFRE credential are preferred.