Vice President of Development, College of Engineering

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.

The Purdue for Life Foundation and College of Engineering are seeking a bold, visionary leader to serve as Vice President of Development. This high-impact role offers significant visibility and influence as the chief fundraiser and strategic architect for the philanthropic vision of the College of Engineering.

As a key leader within both Purdue for Life and the College, the Vice President will drive major and principal gift strategies, lead a high-performing development team, and collaborate closely with the Dean and senior leadership. Priorities include faculty excellence, student achievement, groundbreaking research, and strategic capital projects.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a top-ranked engineering college through transformational philanthropy and strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

The Vice President of Development plays a key role in executing the organization’s fundraising strategy. In collaboration with the Senior Vice President and three additional Vice Presidents, this role is accountable for providing strategic leadership to the unit fundraising teams. This role is accountable for the management, oversight and mentorship of Executive Directors and Senior Directors of Development for select colleges and fundraising units and will provide strategic direction and leadership on management issues and major gift strategy development for those units in addition to advancing the mission of Purdue University.

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• Working with the Senior Vice President for Development, establish and maintain university fundraising policies and programs within assigned areas.
• Execute a comprehensive program to build philanthropic support for colleges, schools, departments, and other selected units of the University and its affiliated organizations.
• Manage assigned Executive Directors and Senior Directors and serve as advisor to ‎college / school / unit advancement activities.
• Oversee and provide leadership in planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the level of fundraising for assigned areas and for cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead special campaign projects as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with provosts, deans and directors to plan and direct major gift and personal solicitation programs.
• Frequent travel and / or evening and weekend duties are required.

Additional Responsibilities :

Lead the process for evaluating and prioritizing unit campaign needs.‎

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary

Job Level : Executive 1

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.