Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy & External Engagement

Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy & External Engagement

Salary

$0.00 Semi-Monthly

Location

200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

V. P. for External Relations

Opening Date

06/08/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy & External Engagement is a leadership position responsible for developing and implementing strategies to cultivate philanthropic support and build strong relationships with external stakeholders, ultimately advancing the organizations mission and goals.

Examples of Duties

• Fundraising Strategy and Leadership:

o Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with the organizations strategic plan and goals.

o Lead and manage major gift programs, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals and family foundations.

o Drive annual giving and planned giving programs.

o Design and lead capital campaigns, engaging major donors and managing campaign progress.

• Donor Engagement and Stewardship:

o Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and prospects, ensuring impactful engagement and recognition.

o Plan and execute donor events and engagement opportunities, including those around flagship convenings and gatherings.

o Provide personalized updates and impact stories to donors, demonstrating the impact of their contributions.

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• External Engagement and Communication:

o Build and maintain relationships with institutional funders, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

o Partner with marketing and communication teams to develop compelling case materials and narratives for fundraising and advocacy efforts.

o Act as a public advocate and external voice for the organization, amplifying its mission and agenda through various platforms.

o Represent the organization in key markets and at influential convenings, pursuing priority opportunities.

• Team Management and Development:

o Lead, mentor, and supervise the philanthropy and external engagement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.

o Provide guidance and support to team members in developing donor engagement strategies and meeting fundraising goals.

• Operational Oversight:

o Manage budgets, track revenue goals, and report progress to senior leadership and the

Board.

o Maintain accurate donor data and tracking through CRM systems, like Salesforce.

o Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and ethical standards in nonprofit

fundraising.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a strong track

record in major gifts and donor strategy.

• Proven success in securing six and seven-figure gifts and/or building public-private partnerships

that drive meaningful impact.

• Experience managing high-level relationships across philanthropy, government, and media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft and present

compelling, evidence-based cases for support and change.

• Demonstrated success navigating cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to drive

external results.

• Strong understanding of relevant program areas and the ability to articulate the organizations

mission and values.

• Proficiency in database management (ideally Salesforce) and other relevant technologies.

Supplemental Information

• Strong passion for the organizations mission.
• Tenacious relationship builder and storyteller.
• Strategic and results-driven professional.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Creative and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic team leader with supervision and people management experience.
• Demonstrate thought leadership, listening, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and

analytical skills.

• Intellectual curiosity to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our website: https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Employer Hampton University

Address 200 William R. Harvey Way

Hampton, Virginia, 23668

Phone 757-727-5250

Website www.hamptonu.edu