
Development Officer, Mitch Daniels School of Business bei Purdue Research Foundation
Purdue Research Foundation · West Lafayette, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in West Lafayette
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a plan to bring donors to the Daniels School of Business and the University through frequent travel and active use of the development process, including solicitation of major gifts.
- Orchestrate and execute the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Solicit and secure major gifts aimed at meeting the strategic goals of the Daniels School of Business and its leadership, programs, and disciplines, and the University.
- Use the full complement of the fundraising process, including personal visits and asks to move relationships forward.
- Frequent travel and/or evening and weekend duties are required.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with appropriate development and academic staff to develop prospect strategies and build relationships around department and campaign initiatives.
- Set specific goals and objectives to effectively advance toward solicitation of major gifts.
- Ensure appropriate coordination with various unit and University constituencies.
- Participate in development-related receptions and other donor events locally and regionally.
- Provide stewardship of gifts through the acknowledgement process, assisting with recognition events, dedications, and working with the Purdue for Life Donor Relations team on appropriate recognition.
- Become familiar with and understand key initiatives of the Daniels School of Business relating to faculty, students, instruction, and research.
- Ensure effective records maintenance, including timely filing of requests for prospect assignments, prospect strategies and contact reports, using Purdue University’s prospect management system.
- Report regularly on the progress toward your annual action plan.
- Become adept at using the advancement databases in support of major gift activities.
- Continually improve professional competency through participation and/or leadership in professional organizational and other not-for-profit organizations.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including the demonstrated abilities to communicate well in writing and speak before large groups.
- Ability to learn, articulate, and represent the mission of the Daniels School of Business and Purdue University.
- 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.
- Sound judgment, initiative, and ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent relationship building, organizational and time management skills.
- Must have strong problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Knowledge of finance, planned giving, alumni relations, and advancement communications preferred.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule with up to 3 days a week in the office in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary
- Bachelor's degree required
- 1-3 years prior experience in fund development, including exposure to or solicitation of annual gifts, major gifts, and planned gifts is preferred but not a requirement.
- Experience in higher education or other non-profit organizations is preferred but not a requirement
Job Level: Professional 4
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
- 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.