Executive Director of Development

2 months ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Temple University Full time
Executive Director of Development

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T29

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Summary:
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for
Development, the Executive Director (ED) will play a pivotal role
in planning and executing the annual fundraising goal with the
responsibility for the management of five fundraising teams,
establishing ambitious fundraising goals and developing performance
metrics for those development units and staff to drive efficiency
and maximize philanthropic support. The Executive Director will
serve as a senior strategic advisor and manager of development
officers and campus partners to help create and execute donor
strategies, working directly with the dean/director and chief
development officer for each unit, as well as other Institutional
Advancement team members, faculty members, and key school, college
and university volunteers. The ED will also serve as interim
leadership for all school-based IA efforts during gaps in
leadership at the Assistant Dean level. The ED will also lead the
internal development training program, creating a structured,
multi-faceted program of training opportunities to support the
professional development of the entire fundraising staff. Leading
by example, the Executive Director maintains a portfolio of
approximately 40 principal and major gift prospects with an
expectation of cultivating and maintaining donor relationships for
those with capacity for gifts of $250,000 or greater.

To successfully execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy at
Temple, the Executive Director and associated fundraisers work
closely with centrally based colleagues, including Principal Gifts,
Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Alumni
Relations, Annual Giving, Advancement Services, and Donor Relations
and Stewardship.

Performs other duties as assigned.

When you come to Temple, you don't only come to an impressive
campus with an abundance of resources and amenities. You come to
Philadelphia, where Temple's Main Campus is woven into the city's
fabric. Temple is committed to this community and provides several
financial programs for full-time faculty and staff who purchase and
reside in homes surrounding Main Campus and the Health Sciences
Center.

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University.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of fundraising
experience with a proven track record of closing six to seven
figure gifts. Demonstrated leadership and staff management
experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience
may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of Excel and Access.

Ability to organize multiple projects and work in an environment
including diverse groups of faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and
students.

Must be a highly energetic, organized, and enthusiastic
professional with a track record of building donor
relationships.

Ability to take initiative to work collaboratively and
strategically, with a strong knowledge of principles, ethics and
practices of successful fundraising.

Excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to interact
with a diverse group of constituents both inside and outside the
university.

Knowledge of planned giving techniques and programs available to
implement such gifts.

Entrepreneurial skills in identifying donors, cultivating
meaningful relationships, and constructing creative gifting
opportunities and agreements.

Demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking with the ability to
take initiative and the willingness to learn

Ability to make policy decisions, when necessary, multi-task, set
priorities, adapt to changes and meet deadlines

Ability to understand and work with budgetary procedures and
policies.

Willingness and ability to travel and work evening and weekend
hours. Must exhibit a strong intellectual curiosity, and
proficiency in active listening.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Must be a positive thinker, and strong team leader and player

Preferred:
Master's degree.

Higher education fundraising experience.

This position requires a background check.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and
remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the
discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for
all in every aspect of its operations, including employment,
service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not
to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital
status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement:
In the performance of their functions as
detailed in the position description employees have an obligation
to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest
to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict
with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution.
Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with
applicable laws, University and employment policies and
regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments
which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location:
Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main

Campus

Job:
Staff

Schedule:
Full-time

Shift:
Day Job

Employee Status:
Regular

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