Bay Area Major Gifts Senior Officer

Purdue Research Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Retirement plans

HSA

Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Purdue For Life Foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Regional Advancement Senior Officer to lead the Bay Area Initiative, building and managing a major gifts pipeline in a strategic market.

You will work with campus leaders and central advancement colleagues to connect donor interests with Purdue priorities, travel for cultivation and solicitations, and help grow Purdue's philanthropic footprint in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Public speaking abilities.
• Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling information.
• Travel and evening/weekend availability.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement plan to bring new prospects and donors to the University.
• Prepare proposals and solicit major gifts.
• Advance donor relationships through all stages of the process.
• Collaborate with campus partners on fundraising strategies.
• Travel as required to meet donors and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

CRM systems

MS Office

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years fundraising experience

Job description

Purdue For Life Foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Regional Advancement Senior Officer to lead the Bay Area Initiative, building and managing a major gifts pipeline in a strategic market.

You will work with campus leaders and central advancement colleagues to connect donor interests with Purdue priorities, travel for cultivation and solicitations, and help grow Purdue's philanthropic footprint in the Bay Area.