Assistant Vice President of Advancement and Campaign Director: Haverford College

Work Location: This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy. About Institutional AdvancementThe next decade will be a time of significant transformation and growth as Haverford approaches the 200th anniversary of its founding in 1833. This is an exciting time to join Haverford’s Institutional Advancement (IA) team – a team whose work helps to strengthen the unique learning experience at the core of the College’s mission. With a people-first, data-driven approach to philanthropy, the IA team builds and stewards relationships with the College’s deep constituency base. With a focus on the future, the IA team is expanding its impact by leading a comprehensive, multi-faceted campaign aligned with Haverford’s strategic plan, Haverford 2030. As the campaign ramps up, the team is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated philanthropy professionals who want to innovate and usher Haverford College into a new era. Built upon a Quaker foundation of hands-on, values-based learning, Haverford fosters a transformative, inclusive community of inquisitive students, exceptional faculty, and dedicated staff who are wholly invested in the institution. Haverford instills in its students self-directed leadership and active engagement within the College and beyond, leading to an alumni constituency, including parents, families, friends, and more, who believe deeply in the College’s mission and are committed to Haverford’s long-term success and sustainability in an ever-changing landscape. About the PositionThe Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Campaign Director (AVP/CD) plays a critical role in advancing Haverford’s mission by leading high-impact fundraising campaigns that enhance donor engagement and drive financial success. This individual provides strategic oversight of fundraising initiatives, ensuring they align with institutional priorities and long-term development goals while fostering a strong culture of philanthropy within the Haverford community. In collaboration with the College’s President, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement (VPIA), and other senior leaders, the AVP/CD develops and implements comprehensive short- and long-term strategies for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. Additionally, they manage and mentor a team of fundraising professionals across key areas, including principal, major, and leadership gifts, annual giving, athletics fundraising, and parent and family giving. Leading by example, the AVP/CD also maintains a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects. As Campaign Director, the AVP/CD will lead the strategy and execution of Haverford’s multi-year comprehensive campaign focused on key institutional priorities including Affordability and Access, Teaching and Learning, Kim Institute for Ethical Inquiry and Leadership, Career Exploration and Preparation, Unrestricted Endowment and Athletics. Serving as an essential partner to Haverford’s leadership team, the Campaign Executive Committee, and the Board of Managers (BoM), the AVP/CD will regularly report on the fundraising and campaign’s results and successes, offering insights into continued growth and refinement while ensuring the successful administration of the campaign’s logistical components and fundraising goals. Primary ResponsibilitiesCampaign Leadership & Strategy Lead campaign planning and ensure alignment with institutional priorities and strategic goals while collaborating closely with IA and the College’s senior leadership teams Oversee the implementation of the comprehensive campaign plan, managing the timeline, budget, and fundraising strategies while ensuring measurable progress toward goals and metrics Monitor campaign performance, utilizing data and key performance indicators to assess fundraising progress and adjust strategies as needed to achieve financial targets and engagement metrics In partnership with the VPIA and Institutional Advancement Senior Leadership Team (IASLT), recruit, train, and manage campaign volunteer leaders, including the Campaign Executive Committee Serve as the primary point of contact for campaign volunteer leaders and advisory groups Collaborate with the Advancement Communications team to create compelling campaign collateral and communications Partner with Advancement Operations to develop and refine reports and dashboards, ensuring real-time tracking of fundraising outcomes, prospect pipeline development, and donor retention metrics to inform strategy Oversee the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major and principal gifts from alumni, parents, and other major donors Personally manage a portfolio of high-level prospects, developing tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure transformational gifts Partner with the President, VPIA, and senior leadership to manage high-level donor portfolios Guide the annual giving and athletic fundraising strategy and execution including building an engaged and dedicated donor base Establish ambitious yet attainable metrics for the Advancement team and ensure annual goal achievement With the VPIA, lead the prospect strategy for high-level donors ($500K+), ensuring alignment with institutional fundraising priorities and campaign goals Work closely with the Donor Relations and Stewardship team to ensure a robust stewardship program to recognize and retain campaign donors Team Management Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to a team of 12-14 advancement professionals supporting fundraising and campaign efforts Oversee all functional areas under the Advancement team including principal, major, and leadership gifts, annual giving, athletics fundraising, and parent giving. Inspire, empower, and motivate team members through active communication, delegation, and contextualizing the team’s work within IA and the College’s strategic priorities and mission Institutional Leadership Serve as a key member of the IASLT, partnering with colleagues to achieve goals and lead the division Work with the VPIA and IASLT and direct reports to establish measurable goals to increase fundraising results that are both aspirational and achievable Serve in a consultative capacity to the entire College in all matters relating to frontline fundraising and the campaign Model an integrated advancement approach, collaborating with colleagues across teams to fulfill IA’s mission Line of Report: The Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Campaign Director reports to Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The AVP/CD has four (4) direct reports (Senior Director of Advancement and Campaign Manager; Director of Annual Giving; Director of Advancement, Athletics; and Coordinator of Institutional Advancement).

Minimum Qualifications: 10 years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, fundraising, or development within increasingly complex organizations Experience leading a fundraising campaign from start to finish Demonstrated success in planning and executing multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns and meeting fundraising goals and metrics Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift donors at the highest levels Strong leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Experience managing high-level volunteers and collaborating with institutional leadership Proven successful leadership of a team of fundraising professionals Ability to effectively navigate CRMs and donor management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) Familiarity with best practices in advancement operations, campaign reporting, and donor stewardship Demonstrated ability to provide an inclusive work environment by valuing and actively seeking new and diverse perspectives

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working within a higher education institution, ideally on a large-scale comprehensive campaign Special RequirementsAbility to travel domestically and internationally Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check May 11, 2025 Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.