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Associate Executive, Fundraising

PageUp Desc Code ADV - Associate Executive, Fundraising

Function ADV - Advancement

Subfunction Fundraising

Discipline Fundraising

Career Track D - Development

Career Track Level Executive - Level 1

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 07

RANGE $194599 - $428118

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 07A

RANGE $215556 - $344890

Classification Information

Fundraising

Fundraising solicits donations and funds from individuals and businesses to support the university.

Executive

Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 1

Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.

D - Development

Roles that are focused on fundraising for the organization.

Position Summary

The Associate Executive for Fundraising plays a key role in overseeing and executing the university’s fundraising strategies, working directly to implement goals and objectives in alignment with broader institutional advancement efforts. This position ensures that annual fundraising targets are met and supports the development of major giving initiatives by leading a team of directors and managers responsible for various fundraising functions. The Associate Executive provides strategic oversight and management to ensure that fundraising goals are operationalized across different university departments or business units. In this role, the Associate Executive is responsible for recommending and approving policies related to fundraising operations, ensuring that all initiatives align with the university's mission and strategic goals. This includes cultivating relationships with major donors, managing stewardship processes, and advancing annual giving strategies. By leading fundraising teams and collaborating with senior leadership, the Associate Executive ensures that resources are used effectively, objectives are achieved, and that the university's fundraising potential is maximized. The position demands a high level of decision-making and impact, with a focus on strategic execution across the university’s development initiatives.