Associate Director of Development

3 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Carnegie Mellon University Full time
About the Role

Carnegie Mellon University is a world-renowned institution that fosters innovation and excellence in education. As an Associate Director, Development, you will play a critical role in advancing the university's mission by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Set annual goals and track progress to achieve divisional and team expectations.
  • Qualify, cultivate, and solicit prospects through personal visits, direct mail, phone, or volunteer utilization.
  • Plan and execute trips to assigned prospects to attain 125 or more visits annually and create a pipeline for future solicitations.
  • Communicate with university stakeholders to ensure effective prospect management.
  • Manage and develop a portfolio of major gift prospects, determining ongoing relationship activities and recommending specific gift purposes.
  • Support Annual Giving and other development efforts as needed.
  • Track prospect outreach and relationship building through ADVANCE and Salesforce databases.
  • Stay current on university programs, faculty, research, and student initiatives.
  • Collaborate with faculty, deans, and advancement colleagues as necessary.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years of successful fundraising experience, preferably in higher education, including direct solicitation of five and six-figure gifts from individuals.
What We Offer

Carnegie Mellon University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings program, tuition benefits, paid time off, and observed holidays. We also offer a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, a Family Concierge Team, fitness center access, and more.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. We consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring.



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