Executive Director of Principal Gifts, USC Athletics
University of Southern California
About this role
The Executive Director of Principal Giving, USC Athletics is a senior fundraising leader within USC Advancement who leads high-level philanthropic efforts in support of USC’s athletics program. The role reports to the Associate Senior Vice President of University Advancement with a dotted line to USC Athletics and includes national-facing donor engagement and leadership of a small development team. This position is part of USC’s advancement leadership focused on aligning donor support with institutional and athletic priorities.
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About University of Southern California
usc.eduThe University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, founded in 1880. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across schools such as engineering, business, cinematic arts, medicine, and law, and is known for interdisciplinary research and substantial industry partnerships. USC emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service, with large research expenditures, extensive clinical and cultural facilities, and global engagement. Its large alumni network and Los Angeles location provide strong connections to entertainment, technology, and healthcare sectors.
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About University of Southern California
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$185k – $240k
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