Development Officer or Senior Development Officer, College of Health and Human Sciences

Description

Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career.

Join the Purdue for Life Foundation and take your next giant leap in advancing the mission of Purdue University and the College of Health and Human Sciences . In this pivotal fundraising role, you’ll build meaningful relationships with donors, connect their passions to purpose, and secure the support that fuels life-changing research, education, and innovation. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with alumni and friends of Purdue through travel, collaboration, and strategic philanthropy—all while contributing directly to initiatives that impact lives across health, human sciences, and beyond.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

• Develop and execute a plan to bring donors to the College of Health and Human Sciences 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 College of Health and Human Sciences 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.

Additional Responsibilities :

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary

Job Level : Professional 4 (Development Officer) / Professional 5 (Sr. Officer)

Benefits Summary for eligible employees :

Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PRF views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics.  All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

PRF will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.