Director of Development - College of Science and Technology

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Summary:

The Director of Development for the College of Science and Technology reporting to the Assistant Dean for the College, is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donor prospects ($50,000+) to the College. This position will support the Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations at CST by prioritize giving to the College's fundraising priorities.. Additionally, the Director of Development will spearhead several donor-centric meetings, events, or panels that continue to develop and cultivate the donor pipeline throughout the fiscal year including but not limited to events coordinated with the CST Alumni Association.. The Director of Development will secure funds for the College of Science and Technology 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 CST and Temple. In addition, the Director 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 school as well as other colleagues throughout Temple University. The Director 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years related experience in fundraising, account management, or b2b sales. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Preferred:

* Master's Degree

* Experience in Higher Education

Required Skills & Abilities

* Proven ability to cultivate and close five- and six-figure gifts

* Ability to influence, lead, and inspire groups of individuals around shared goals and objectives

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or assignments simultaneously

* Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and work with high-wealth individuals * Demonstrated comfort in interacting with a diverse group of individuals both inside and outside of the University

* Success in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with key donors, volunteer leadership, senior staff, and colleagues

* Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, strategi-thinking skills, and intellectual curiosity

* Willingness to take initiative and to learn new best practices

Preferred

* Experience fundraising for a capital campaign

* Event management or leadership

* Persuasive writing/marketing experience

Required Background Checks/Clearances: Handle Purchasing Cards, Cash, Checks, Credit Cards, or manage financial transactions? Yes

Will have access to Confidential or sensitive Personal Identifiable Information (PII)? Yes

Required Background Checks/Clearances:

Has access to Confidential or sensitive Personal Identifiable Information (PII).

This position Hybrid

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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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