Assistant Vice President for Development

Amherst College Assistant Vice President for Development Amherst, MA Apply AMHERST Assistant Vice President for Development The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Development is a senior leader within the Advancement division, charged with developing and executing a bold, unified strategy for all leadership, major, and planned giving activity at Amherst College. The AVP will lead efforts to strengthen the donor pipeline, deepen constituent engagement, and secure transformational philanthropic support during a pivotal period of institutional momentum and ambition. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement, the AVP will join the division during an exciting time of cultural transformation. This leader will elevate a high-performance, data-informed culture, guide strategic donor engagement, and serve as a visible ambassador for Amherst\'s mission and values. The AVP serves as a senior leader for frontline fundraising programs and plays a central role in aligning individual giving strategies with institutional priorities, campaign planning, and cross-campus partnerships. The AVP will drive performance, cultivate innovative donor strategies, and lead efforts that support long-term philanthropic growth. With deep expertise in donor strategy and prospect development, the AVP will shape high-impact engagement plans, advance best practices in portfolio management, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning across the team. In addition to team leadership, the AVP will manage a focused portfolio of major- and principal-level prospects (approximately 25) and will work in partnership with the principal gifts team to advance key priorities. The AVP will collaborate with the Vice President for Advancement to manage presidential-level donor conversations and will partner with senior administrators and faculty leaders across campus. This critical leadership role requires exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills; a deep understanding of frontline fundraising strategy and donor engagement; fluency in data and performance metrics; outstanding communication and judgment; and the ability to inspire, coach, and lead diverse teams in a complex, mission-driven environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for a leader eager to notably elevate a major gift fundraising program, and to play a visible role in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding critical support for the College. The Assistant Vice President for Development is a full-time, year-round position with a compensation range of \$200,000-\$225,000 per year, commensurate with experience. For more details and full job description please see webiste. Active Filters Assistant Vice President for Dev... Amherst, MA Clear All Apply