Haverford Offers Great Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.
Work Location: This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy.
About Institutional Advancement
The 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 Position
The 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 Responsibilities
Campaign 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