Executive Director of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement
- Employer
- University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- $120,000.00 - $150,000.00
- Closing date
- Mar 2, 2023
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- Position Type
- Executive, Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Capital Campaigns, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Programs, Program Administration and Management
- Fields
- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The University of Pittsburgh
at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford) invites applications, nominations,
and expressions of interest for the Executive Director of
Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement.
This important position serves as a member of the President’s
Cabinet, reports directly to the President, and positions the
President to maximize his potential as a fundraiser for the
University. Serving as the University’s chief advancement officer,
the successful candidate will lead the Office of Philanthropic and
Alumni Engagement (PAE) and is responsible for developing,
implementing, and achieving comprehensive annual and multi-year
fundraising goals, including objectives for annual giving, major
gifts, planned gifts, and capital campaign fundraising. This
position also works regularly with volunteer leaders, including
members of three volunteer leadership boards: the Advisory Board,
the Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Board, and the Bradford
Educational Foundation Board.
Other key responsibilities include overseeing a comprehensive
constituent engagement strategy that involves alumni, parents,
community members, and other friends in meaningful ways;
collaborating with the Office of Communications and Marketing to
maximize fundraising effectiveness through communications and
public/community relations; supervising and developing Office of
PAE staff to help them reach their fullest potential; successfully
soliciting foundation and corporate support; effectively managing
advancement services to ensure a robust data architecture and
database; and recommending and managing the budget for the Office
of PAE.
The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree; a master’s
degree is preferred. Must have excellent leadership and
communication skills, as well as the ability to sustain effective
working relationships with internal and external constituencies.
Demonstrated high standards of personal and professional integrity.
We seek a candidate with at least five (5) years of progressively
responsible work experience in fundraising and management in an
institution of higher education; a proven track record in major
gifts, comprehensive campaigns, planned and deferred giving,
corporate and foundation solicitation and annual fund
programs.
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in
confidence to: Gonser Gerber Search, c/o Gonser Gerber LLP,
1776 Legacy Circle, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563; search@gonsergerber.com. To
apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional
references. References will not be contacted until later in
the search process. Diverse and traditionally underrepresented
candidates are encouraged to apply.
The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as
an employer, does not discriminate on the basis of disability,
race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic
information, marital status, familial status, sex, age, sexual
orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression in
its programs and activities.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human
dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets
To learn more, visit our Office
of Human Resources.
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