Founded in 1910, Bowling Green State University is a nationally recognized public research university committed to serving the public good through teaching, research, and community partnership. With more than 20,000 students and over 200,000 living alumni, BGSU has built a reputation for innovation, student success, and workforce-focused education. The University’s strategic framework, FORWARD., centers on redefining student success and advancing impactful research and public engagement. Momentum across the institution is strong, with record enrollment growth, increased research expenditures, and transformational philanthropic investment positioning BGSU for its next era of impact.

The Division of University Advancement and the BGSU Foundation play a central role in advancing the University’s mission. With the momentum of multiple years of record fundraising performance, including a historic $121 million scholarship commitment, BGSU is preparing to launch its next comprehensive fundraising campaign on July 1, 2026. This moment reflects both institutional confidence and a bold vision for the future, supported by strong leadership, growing donor engagement, and a culture increasingly centered on philanthropy and impact.

The Opportunity

The opportunity to serve as Executive Director for Campaigns and Donor Relations comes at a transformational moment for Bowling Green State University. Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement and President and CEO of the BGSU Foundation, the Executive Director will serve as the strategic architect and operational leader for the University’s next comprehensive campaign.

This individual will guide campaign planning and execution across every phase, helping align institutional priorities, fundraising strategy, volunteer engagement, communications, and stewardship efforts into a unified and compelling vision.

In addition to leading campaign operations, the Executive Director will oversee donor relations and stewardship strategy across the University Advancement division. The role requires a collaborative and highly strategic advancement professional capable of building momentum across a decentralized environment while inspiring teams and fostering strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and campus leaders.

This is an opportunity to shape a defining campaign at a thriving public research university while strengthening a culture of stewardship and engagement that advances long-term institutional goals.