Vice President of Development, College of Engineering bei Purdue Research Foundation
Purdue Research Foundation · West Lafayette, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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- Optionales Büro in West Lafayette
Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career.
The Purdue for Life Foundation and College of Engineering are seeking a bold, visionary leader to serve as Vice President of Development. This high-impact role offers significant visibility and influence as the chief fundraiser and strategic architect for the philanthropic vision of the College of Engineering.
The Purdue for Life Foundation and College of Engineering are seeking a bold, visionary leader to serve as Vice President of Development. This high-impact role offers significant visibility and influence as the chief fundraiser and strategic architect for the philanthropic vision of the College of Engineering.
As a key leader within both Purdue for Life and the College, the Vice President will drive major and principal gift strategies, lead a high-performing development team, and collaborate closely with the Dean and senior leadership. Priorities include faculty excellence, student achievement, groundbreaking research, and strategic capital projects.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a top-ranked engineering college through transformational philanthropy and strategic leadership.
Responsibilities
The Vice President of Development plays a key role in executing the organization’s fundraising strategy. In collaboration with the Senior Vice President and three additional Vice Presidents, this role is accountable for providing strategic leadership to the unit fundraising teams. This role is accountable for the management, oversight and mentorship of Executive Directors and Senior Directors of Development for select colleges and fundraising units and will provide strategic direction and leadership on management issues and major gift strategy development for those units in addition to advancing the mission of Purdue University.
Fundraising Strategy and Execution
Fundraising Strategy and Execution
- Working with the Senior Vice President for Development, establish and maintain university fundraising policies and programs within assigned areas.
- Execute a comprehensive program to build philanthropic support for colleges, schools, departments, and other selected units of the University and its affiliated organizations.
- Manage assigned Executive Directors and Senior Directors and serve as advisor to college/school/unit advancement activities.
- Oversee and provide leadership in planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the level of fundraising for assigned areas and for cross-functional initiatives.
- Lead special campaign projects as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with provosts, deans and directors to plan and direct major gift and personal solicitation programs.
- Frequent travel and/or evening and weekend duties are required.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Lead the process for evaluating and prioritizing unit campaign needs.
- Continue to provide central coordination and support for academic units.
- Manage unit areas and provide necessary resources, training, motivation, mentoring for each area to be successful.
- Emphasize growth at the constituency level of the University’s premier giving clubs, President’s Council and the R.B. Stewart Society.
- Maintain steady increase in number of donors of all types, (alumni, friends, business, industry, faculty/staff, and foundations).
- Emphasize building productive relationships and innovative activities between and among the units and offices of sponsored research.
- Expand collaboration with academic deans, vice presidents and unit director.
- Ensure the level of staffing, professional expertise, and operating budget for the PFLF are appropriate to accomplish the university’s short- and long-range goals.
- Contribute to a development training and retention plans and continue efforts to diversify the development staff and volunteer base.
- Provide leadership support to special focus or mini campaigns approved by the University.
- Manage the annual benchmarking process and implement best practices for all areas of development, including annual, major gift, and planned giving programs and activities.
- Manage and mentor approximately 25 professional staff representing colleges, schools, departments and units.
- Make recommendations to the Senior Vice President regarding hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Serve as a major gift officer with a selected portfolio of top donors and prospects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of comprehensive university fundraising/campaign management.
- Effective supervisory, coaching, and verbal/written communication skills and organizational ability.
- Must be energetic, highly motivated, and able to ensure the execution of strategic plans to obtain large gifts.
- 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.
- Strong professional ethics and computer literacy required.
Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary
- Minimum of 7 years professional experience in development/fundraising with proven record of success required.
- University experience preferred.
- Supervisory/management experience required.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Job Level: Executive 1
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.
