Associate Director of Development - College of Engineering Job at Carnegie Mellon University
The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other disciplines to yield transformative results.
We are currently searching for an Associate Director of Development to join the dean's office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by managing the relationships for a portfolio of major gift prospects for the College of Engineering, and other such tasks as assigned.
Your core responsibilities will include:
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Developing and implementing strategies for securing financial support from major gift prospects and will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects.
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Identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts for the university from alumni.
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Working closely with leadership within the College on defining philanthropic priorities and relationship opportunities.
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Driving the strategic direction for alumni engagement efforts and be responsible for the implementation of key cultivation and stewardship initiatives.
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Other duties as assigned.
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the College of Engineering. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
You should demonstrate:
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The ability to work independently
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Excellent communication skills
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Excellent time-management skills
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required
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3-5 years of major gift fundraising experience required
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3-5 years of higher education experience
Requirements:
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Successful background check
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Traveling outside the Pittsburgh area required (30%-40%)
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Major Gifts
Position Type
Staff – Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
More Information:
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