Purdue for Life Foundation · 2 weeks ago
Senior Development Officer or Development Officer, College of Engineering
West Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPurdue for Life Foundation is dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. The Senior Development Officer will develop and execute plans to engage donors with the College of Engineering, facilitating major gifts and building relationships that support educational initiatives and projects.
AssociationEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a plan to bring donors to the College of Engineering and the University through active use of the development process
Set specific objectives to effectively advance toward solicitation of major gifts in accordance with Purdue for Life Foundation’s current fundraiser metric system
In consultation with the Executive Director, unit heads, and the Vice President for Development, identify and establish personal contact with current and prospective major gift donors whose interest and financial capacity have the greatest likelihood of meeting the unit and University fundraising goals
Frequent travel and/or evening and weekend duties are required
Collaborate with appropriate development and department staff to develop prospect strategies and build relationships
Set specific goals and objectives to effectively advance toward solicitation of annual and major gifts
Host, co-host and/or attend development-related receptions and other donor events locally and regionally
Become familiar with and understand key initiatives of the various units comprising the College of Engineering
Report regularly on the progress toward annual goals and action plans
Become adept at using a Salesforce CRM in support of annual and major gift activities
Share information with other pertinent development officers in a timely manner to maintain strong collegial relationships
All other duties as assigned, including but not limited to serving as a liaison for a unit head
Ability to work onsite in West Lafayette, Indiana up to 3 days per week
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Development Officer - Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience required. Experience in development including solicitation of gifts and/or related work experience (e.g., public relations, marketing/sales) with demonstrated success is a plus but not required
Senior Development Officer - Minimum of 3 years experience in development, fundraising or alumni relations required. Experience in higher education preferred
Valid U.S. driver's license required
Public speaking skills are essential
Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential, including the ability to communicate well in writing
Must be able to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds
Ability to use good judgment, maintain confidentiality and represent the University with tact and diplomacy at all times
Ability to articulate the mission of Purdue University as needed
Possess initiative and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
Excellent relationship building skills, organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects
Must be able to solicit gifts in person
Desire to continuously improve professional competency through participation in professional development opportunities
Basic computer skills are essential
Preferred
Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles are desired
Experience in higher education preferred
Benefits
10 paid holidays per year.
Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
Health Savings Account- earn up to $450 annually towards medical expenses.
Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.
Company
Purdue for Life Foundation
Purdue for Life Foundation fosters alumni engagement, philanthropy, events, and career resources for the Purdue community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Bolsen
Executive Director of Development & Chief Development Officer
Ernie Avellana
Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the Purdue Polytechnic Institute
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