Senior Director of Development, John Martinson Honors College and College of Education

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*This is a Hybrid position. Candidates are required to live in the greater Indianapolis area. Candidates residing outside of this area will be required to relocate.
*Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 29th at 5:00pm ET.

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. Your next giant leap starts here. Apply today!

Essential Functions

Develop and execute a plan to bring donors to the College and the University through active use of the development process, including solicitation of major gifts.
Secure an agreed upon dollar goal each fiscal year in major gifts aimed at meeting the strategic goals within the Purdue For Life Foundation
Achieve all metrics agreed upon with supervisor
In consultation with the Deans from both colleges, as well as Purdue for Life Foundation leadership, identify and establish personal contact with current and prospective major and/or planned gift donors whose interest and financial capacity have the greatest likelihood of meeting unit and university fundraising goals.
Travel and/or evening and weekend duties are required.

Additional Responsibilities

Orchestrate and execute the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Collaborate and build working relationships with advancement colleagues, the College’s academic leadership and staff to optimize desirable returns.
Manage goals and targeted objectives to effectively advance toward successful solicitation of major and/or planned gifts.
Coordinate, host, and/or participate in College/University/Development-related programs/activities and create supportive material/information, as needed.
Become familiar with and understand key initiatives of the College and University.
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 the Unit’s annual action plan.
Become adept at using Salesforce and other programs in support of major gift discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Familiarity with the programs across the College of Pharmacy is desired but not a requirement.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to speak before large groups.
Ability to articulate the mission of Purdue University and Purdue Research Foundation as needed.
Ability to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural background.
Ability to use good judgment, diplomacy, maintain confidentiality and represent the University with tact and diplomacy at all times.
Possess initiative, strategic thinking skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Excellent relationship building and organizational skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects.
Must have strong problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as attention to detail.
Desire to continuously improve professional competency through participation in professional development opportunities.
Ability to learn and use the campus-wide CRM, Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.

Required Education/Experience and Benefits

Bachelors Degree required.
Three to five years of experience in fund development, including solicitation of major gifts and/or related work experience as a preference.
Experience in higher education or other non-profit organizations is desired but not a requirement.

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.

About Purdue for Life Foundation

The Purdue for Life Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Purdue for Life views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

Purdue for Life will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.

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