Strategic Gifts Lead – Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Director of Development for Innovation & Entrepreneurship to lead major gifts, grow a donor portfolio, and shape strategic philanthropy across the Pitt innovation ecosystem and campus units.

The role partners with the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and other leaders to advance fundraising programs, engage alumni founders, investors, and corporate partners, and drive annual giving aligned with campus priorities.

Responsibilities

• Envision and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan for innovation and entrepreneurship in partnership with campus leaders.
• Build, manage, and maintain a portfolio of prospective and current donors, including leadership, major, and principal gifts.
• Serve as the content and contact expert for philanthropy and engagement with the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Director of Development for Innovation & Entrepreneurship to lead major gifts, grow a donor portfolio, and shape strategic philanthropy across the Pitt innovation ecosystem and campus units.

The role partners with the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and other leaders to advance fundraising programs, engage alumni founders, investors, and corporate partners, and drive annual giving aligned with campus priorities.