Global Development Director, International

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an Executive Director for International Development to lead global fundraising strategy and donor engagement across key markets. This role reports to the Associate VP for Development, oversees a team, and partners with university leadership to drive major gifts and strategic initiatives, leveraging AI analytics to sharpen prospecting.

The successful candidate will have seven+ years in development, with international fundraising and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience; master’s degree preferred.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in development, with at least five in higher education fundraising.
• Proven international fundraising experience and track record of six-figure or greater gifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for a personal portfolio of ~125 high-net-worth donors internationally.
• Travel four to six international trips annually to engage donors, prospects, volunteers, and university partners.
• Develop and execute comprehensive international fundraising strategies with university leadership.
• Lead implementation of market-based philanthropy strategies and region-specific engagement plans.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and drive measurable fundraising outcomes.
• Oversee a team of development officers and support staff; mentor and evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with alumni engagement to align market strategies with donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and predictive analytics to enhance prospect identification and performance.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Data analytics tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an Executive Director for International Development to lead global fundraising strategy and donor engagement across key markets. This role reports to the Associate VP for Development, oversees a team, and partners with university leadership to drive major gifts and strategic initiatives, leveraging AI analytics to sharpen prospecting.

The successful candidate will have seven+ years in development, with international fundraising and a track record of