Associate Director of Development Central

2 weeks ago


West Lafayette, United States Purdue Research Foundation Full time
Associate Director of Development Central

Department: Central Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Purdue for Life Foundation

Description

*This position is hybrid. Candidates must be within driving distance to come to campus a few times a month for team meetings.

Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here. Apply today

Essential Functions
  • Develop and execute a plan to bring donors to the University through active use of the development process, including qualifying prospects and the solicitation of major gifts.
  • Secure an agreed upon dollar goal each fiscal year in major gifts aimed at meeting the strategic goals within the Purdue For Life Foundation and within the current Foundation metric parameters
  • In consultation with the Purdue For Life Foundation leadership, identify and establish personal contact with current and prospective major and/or planned gift donors whose interest and financial capacity have the greatest likelihood of meeting the University's fundraising goals.
  • Travel and/or evening and weekend duties are required.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Orchestrate and execute the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Collaborate and build working relationships with multiple units across campus, as directed by leadership.
  • Manage goals and targeted objectives to effectively advance toward successful solicitation of major and/or planned gifts.
  • Coordinate, host, and/or participate in University/Foundation-related programs/activities
  • Become familiar with and understand key initiatives of the programs or units represented
  • Ensure effective records maintenance, including timely filing of requests for prospect assignments, prospect strategies and contact reports, using Purdue University's prospect management system.
  • Become adept at using Salesforce and other programs in support of major gift discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to speak before large groups.
  • Ability to articulate the mission of Purdue University and Purdue for Life Foundation.
  • Ability to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to use good judgment, diplomacy, maintain confidentiality and represent the University with tact and diplomacy at all times.
  • Possess initiative, strategic thinking skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. Excellent relationship building and organizational skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Must have strong problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as attention to detail.
  • Desire to continuously improve professional competency through participation in professional development opportunities.
  • Ability to learn and use the campus-wide CRM, Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.
Education/Experience Requirements
  • Bachelors degree is required.
  • 1-3 years relevant experience required.
  • Experience in fund development desired, including solicitation of major gifts and/or transferable skills.
  • Experience in higher education or other non-profit organizations is desired but not a requirement.


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