Purdue for Life Foundation · 22 hours ago
Senior Development Officer, Student Life
West Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPurdue For Life Foundation is dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. The Senior Development Officer, Student Life will develop and execute plans to engage donors, secure major gifts, and implement comprehensive fundraising programs while collaborating with university leadership and staff.
AssociationEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
In cooperation with the Senior Director, and working closely with Purdue for Life Foundation leadership and University partners, develop and execute a plan to bring donors to Student Life, Teaching & Learning, PMU, and the University through the active use of the development process, including solicitation of major gifts
Supervise development professional and support staff as needed
Secure major gifts, aimed at meeting the strategic goals of leadership, their programs, disciplines, and the University
Design and implement a comprehensive Advancement program with particular attention to parent fundraising in consultation with the Senior Director and Vice President
Frequent travel and/or evening and weekend duties are required
Orchestrate and execute the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Become familiar with and understand key initiatives of Student Life, Teaching & Learning, and PMU, relating to faculty, students, instruction and research
Identify, establish, and maintain personal contact with current and prospective major gift donors whose interests and financial capacity have the greatest likelihood of meeting Unit and University fundraising goals
Collaborate with appropriate advancement and academic staff to develop prospect strategies and build relationships
Set specific objectives to effectively advance toward solicitation of major gifts
Prepare proposals and solicit prospects for gifts in support of Unit fundraising priorities
Use the full complement of the fundraising process, including personal visits and “asks” to move relationships forward
In partnership with the University leadership and the Purdue for Life Foundation leadership team, explore and develop creative funding models that introduce non-traditional and innovative philanthropic concepts that will build on fundraising success, including, but not limited to parent fundraising
Host or co-host receptions and other donor events locally and regionally
Provide consultation on stewardship of gifts including acknowledgement process, coordinating recognition events, dedications, and working with the University Development Office on appropriate recognition
Set fundraising and management goals on an annual basis in collaboration with the Senior Director and Vice President
Provide reports and analyze data regularly on the progress toward Unit annual action plan and goals
Assign, instruct/train, and review the work of employees as needed, with direction from the Senior Director
Ensure effective records maintenance, including timely filling of requests for prospect assignments, prospect strategies and contact reports, using the university’s prospect management system
Become adept at using the Advancement database in support of major gift activities
Provide vision and coordination for Unit advancement and communications activities
Provide input to communications targeted at donors and prospects
Continually improve professional competency through participation in and/or leadership in professional organizational and other not-for profit organizations
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate well in writing and speak before large groups
Ability to interpret and articulate the mission of Purdue University
Must be able to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds
Ability to represent the University with tact and diplomacy at all times required
Ability to think creatively and demonstrate excellent problem solving and decision-making skills as well as use good judgment and maintain confidentiality
Ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively
Excellent supervisory, relationship building, organizational and time management skills required
Ability to continuously improve professional competency through participation of professional education opportunities
Excellent computer skills
Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of experience in fund development including solicitation of major gifts and/or related work experience required
Preferred
Knowledge of finance, planned giving, alumni relations, corporate relations, and advancement communications are preferred
Experience managing/supervising professional staff preferred
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 $700 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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