Founded in 1885, Bryn Mawr College is nationally known for academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and social progress. As one of the most distinguished liberal arts institutions in the country, Bryn Mawr empowers students to think critically, challenge convention, and lead with purpose. The College is defined by its commitment to women’s education and leadership, fostering a vibrant community of inquiry that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as engines of excellence and innovation.
Designated by the Carnegie Classifications as a research college, Bryn Mawr is at the forefront of academic advancement. It was the first women’s college to offer graduate degrees and is now home to one of the top-ranked research faculties among liberal arts institutions. With more than 200 faculty and 1,700 students, the College offers more than 35 majors and coeducational graduate programs, consistently earning national recognition for research, scholarship, and Fulbright achievement. Its campus is a place where generations of students discover their voices and shape the world with confidence.
The Opportunity
The Associate Vice President of Corporations and Foundations (AVP) will shape a new chapter in the College’s philanthropic partnerships. Reporting to the Vice President for Alumnae/i Relations and Development (ARD), the AVP will build and lead a comprehensive strategy to secure transformative support from corporations and foundations, strengthening Bryn Mawr’s ability to empower students and faculty, fuel discovery, and deepen its impact in the community and beyond.
As a member of the ARD leadership team, the AVP will design and execute corporate engagement strategies, serve as a bridge between the College’s intellectual strengths and the goals of funders, and develop innovative initiatives that align with institutional priorities. The role will require a strategist who is both analytical and relationship-driven and who can envision opportunity and lead a team toward measurable results.
This is an opportunity to build a best-in-class corporate and foundation relations program at a college known for its commitment to excellence and its legacy of empowering future leaders. The AVP will play a key role in expanding Bryn Mawr’s reach and reputation, advancing both institutional priorities and community impact.
