Associate Vice President, Principal Giving
Wayne State University • Detroit, MI • Posted June 18, 2026
About the Role
Associate Vice President, Principal Giving
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssociate Vice President, Principal Givingat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Job Purpose
Provide vision, strategy and leadership for principal and transformational giving at Wayne State University. Personally manage a prospect portfolio to achieve ambitious fundraising goals annually. Develop, coordinate and manage fundraising strategies and initiatives to secure principal ($1 million+) and transformational ($10 million+) gifts from the university’s hig...
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssociate Vice President, Principal Givingat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Job Purpose
Provide vision, strategy and leadership for principal and transformational giving at Wayne State University. Personally manage a prospect portfolio to achieve ambitious fundraising goals annually. Develop, coordinate and manage fundraising strategies and initiatives to secure principal ($1 million+) and transformational ($10 million+) gifts from the university’s hig...