Senior Development Officer, Mitch Daniels School of Business

Department: Major Gifts

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Purdue for Life Foundation

Description

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.

• 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.

Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4-6 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.

• 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.