Director of Development, Major Gifts

Temple University's College of Public Health is searching for a Director of Development, Major Gifts!

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

11 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 : $85,000 to $95,000

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 :

The Director of Development for Major Gifts for the College of Public Health, reporting to the Assistant Dean of Development for the College, is primarily responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donor prospects ($50,000 ) to the College and its departments.

The Director of Development for Major Gifts will secure funds for the College of Public Health by establishing long-term relationships with donors to help them fulfill their passions and interests through giving to the College of Public Health and Temple. They will continue to develop and cultivate the donor pipeline throughout the fiscal year.

The Director of Development for Major Gifts will secure funds for the College by managing a portfolio of assigned donors, representing the College and Temple University at large, and establishing connections between donors' philanthropic interests and the priorities of the College of Public Health and Temple. In addition, they will work closely with the gift planning group to develop a thoughtful and strategic plan for identifying and soliciting alumni interested in supporting the College through a planned gift.

The individual will interact with senior staff and faculty in the College as well as other colleagues throughout Temple University. They will work closely with Institutional Advancement central operations in aligning unit-based priorities with those of institutional leadership. This person must be a highly energetic, organized, flexible, and enthusiastic professional with a track record of closing major gifts, comfortable working autonomously, achieving performance-related metric goals, building donor relationships, working collaboratively and strategically with colleagues, and possessing a strong knowledge of the principles, ethics, and practices of successful fundraising.

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree
• At least six years of successful, non-profit fundraising experience, or related experience in other sectors
• Demonstrated success developing and sustaining relationships with key donors / prospects, clients, volunteer leadership and senior staff
• Computer literacy including experience with donor management software such as Banner and Blackbaud
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Skills and Abilities :

Preferred Skills and Abilities :

Essential duties :

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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.

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