Executive Director of Development, Individual Giving & Campaign Priorities

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Tuition remission

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University’s Institutional Advancement Department is seeking an Executive Director of Development, Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities to lead major gifts and a high-impact fundraising program. This role will drive strategy and donor engagement across campus to advance academic, student success, and research priorities.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Individual Giving, you will manage a selective portfolio of high-capacity prospects, execute comprehensive fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7+ years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Capital campaign experience preferred.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Secure major and principal gifts for Temple University's highest priorities.
• Manage a selective portfolio of high-capacity prospects and execute fundraising strategies.
• Develop donor strategies and align donor interests with university initiatives across academics, student success, and research.
• Collaborate with deans, academic and administrative leaders, and central advancement teams to advance campaign goals.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Relationship building

Donor stewardship

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Travel flexibility

Evenings & weekends work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is searching for an Executive Director of Development, Individual Giving and Campaign Priorities!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
At Temple University Institutional Advancement, we believe philanthropy is a powerful force for expanding opportunity, advancing discovery, and transforming lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives strengthens our ability to engage alumni, donors, and community partners in meaningful ways.

At Temple embarks on a historic $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign in support of the university's Forward with Purpose strategic plan, we seek talented professionals who are passionate about higher education, relationship-building, and advancing a culture of philanthropy. We welcome candidates who will contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where all employees are empowered to thrive and make a lasting impact on the future of Temple University.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Individual Giving, the Executive Director of Development is a senior frontline fundraiser responsible for securing major and principal gifts in support of Temple University's highest institutional priorities. The Executive Director manages a selective portfolio of high-capacity prospects and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies that align donor interests with initiatives spanning academics, student success, research, and university-wide priorities.

Working in close partnership with Deans, academic and administrative leaders, and central advancement teams, the Executive Director translates institutional priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities and advances measurable progress toward campaign goals. The incumbent plays a key role in pipeline development, donor strategy, and fostering long-term relationships that strengthen Temple's culture of philanthropy.

Travel disclosure: This position involves travel throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area and targeted regions across the country to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, engage alumni and stakeholders, and advance the university's fundraising and strategic priorities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Details
* This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's Degree.
* At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising, preferably within higher education or a complex nonprofit environment.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience
* Fundraising experienced in a capital campaign.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts is required.
* Strong track record of closing major gifts.
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across a complex, matrixed organization.
* Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
* Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.