Carnegie Mellon University · 23 hours ago
Development Specialist - University Advancement
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is experiencing a significant increase in fundraising and is looking for a Development Specialist to join the University Advancement team. The role involves collaborating with prospect managers and university partners to enhance fundraising efforts, manage stewardship programs, and execute special events while maintaining accurate data management.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Executing multiple facets of stewardship programs to deepen relationships between the university and donors
Overseeing stewardship for student affairs and athletics donors, including drafting leadership communications, annual reports, and other marketing materials as needed
In collaboration with leadership and gift officers, leading the coordination, organization, planning and execution of special events and campus visits
Utilizing data, research, reports, and other resources and tools to help prioritize and optimize prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities
Monitoring and ensuring the accuracy of prospect management-related data and other information in University Advancement’s database of record
Assisting prospect managers in the drafting and finalization of prospect briefings, profiles, and reports for university leaders, internal presentations, prospect correspondence, fundraising proposals and gift agreements, and other documents, ensuring that the highest quality products are created within required time parameters
Managing and completing a variety of special projects requiring skills in data analysis, writing/editing, and collaborative problem solving
Working effectively with partners within University Advancement and across the university to accomplish goals
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required
One to three years of development experience
Demonstrated research, writing and editing skills
Proficiency with a variety of technology and computer applications
Successful background check
Preferred
Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with directors, gift officers and other development stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple inflexible deadlines
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work with sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and use discretion
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Willingness to travel domestically and work outside of normal business hours as needed
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off
Observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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