Associate Vice President, Principal Giving

Wayne State University
📍 Detroit, MI, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 28, 2026

Job Description

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.
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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...

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Job Details

  • Location Detroit, MI
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 28, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 04, 2026