Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Wellesley College in the search for an Assistant Vice President for Development & Campaign Director.
Reporting to the Vice President for Development, the Assistant Vice President for Development & Campaign Director will lead and advance Wellesley College's fundraising efforts across a range of strategic initiatives. The Assistant Vice President will direct the planning and execution of both short- and long-term fundraising strategies, including principal, major, planned, annual gifts, and corporate and foundation giving. In partnership with the President, Vice President, Assistant Vice President for Information Strategy and Operations, and frontline development staff, the Assistant Vice President will set ambitious yet achievable goals, while developing and executing comprehensive strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key prospects. The Assistant Vice President will oversee and mentor a team of fundraising professionals, ensuring strong performance management, professional development, and a culture of excellence. As Campaign Director, the Assistant Vice President will manage the administrative aspects of a multi-year comprehensive campaign, including the creation of detailed timelines, benchmarks, and progress reports, while leveraging data analytics to inform campaign strategies. Serving as a key partner to leadership, the Assistant Vice President will regularly report on the campaign's results and successes, offering insights for continued growth and refinement. This position is in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Development staff are required to be in the office on Wednesdays plus at least one additional in-office day of their choice. Weekend and evening travel in support of campaign programs and initiatives is required for this position.
Wellesley College was founded in 1870 by Henry and Pauline Durant, who were passionate about the higher education of women. The first President, and nearly all the College's early faculty and staff were women. Today, Wellesley is still known as a unique community that continues to send accomplished women out into the world, committed to making a difference. Situated on a breathtaking campus in the quintessentially New England town of Wellesley, and home to over 2,400 of the highest-achieving female undergraduates in the world, Wellesley is a lively learning community dedicated to probing inquiry and creative, cross-disciplinary thinking. With a focus on collaboration, students are encouraged to question, debate, and refine their points of view with each other, and the world-class faculty. As a private, liberal arts institution, Wellesley places a great deal of importance on preparing its graduates for the real world in all senses. The College's full-engagement philosophy ensures that the student voice is central in decision-making with students serving on major committees of the Board of Trustees, participating in faculty searches, and contributing to strategic planning. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Wellesley grants bachelor's degrees in more than 50 majors and boasts an 8:1 student to faculty ratio.
Wellesley graduates are ready to make a difference in the world, evidenced by the fact that 98 percent of the most recent graduating class were in jobs, graduate education, the military, or service within six months of graduation. The 2024 US News and World Report ranks Wellesley College as the fourth best national liberal arts college in the nation, #20 in best undergraduate teaching, and sixth in best value schools. Wellesley received an A+ rating from NECHE (New England Commission of Higher Education). Wellesley is the only liberal arts college that consistently rates in the top 50 colleges and universities in producing the largest number of women Ph.D.s in STEM. Considered to have created the most powerful women's network, Wellesley College was ranked #57 in the top colleges and universities of 2023 by Forbes and #36 in private colleges. Not forgetting the beautiful setting of Wellesley, the College was voted first among the best river and lake colleges by College Consensus.
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least eight years of progressively responsible development leadership experience is preferred for this position. Wellesley College will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the College, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Wellesley College as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $225,000 annually.
Wellesley College is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/3623.
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