Executive Director of Development

Executive Director of Development

About the Company

Top-ranking Ivy-league research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1740

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Education
• Colleges & Universities
• University of Pennsylvania
• Continuing Education
• EdTech
• Higher Education
• Non Profit
• STEM Education
• Training
• Universities

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Development to lead fundraising and alumni engagement for multiple varsity sports. Responsibilities include managing and developing a major-gift team, overseeing fundraising and volunteer strategies, and cultivating a personal portfolio of major and leadership gift prospects. The role also involves building a pipeline of prospective donors, using data to guide engagement and portfolio strategies, and developing annual fundraising plans and budgets. The Executive Director will collaborate with senior leaders, coaches, volunteers, and colleagues to advance fundraising priorities and communicate them to alumni, families, and supporters. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with athletics fundraising in a higher education setting and demonstrated success managing high-capacity donor portfolios. Strong relationship-building and communication skills, experience engaging senior leaders and external stakeholders, and a record of supervising and developing professional staff are required. Candidates should also bring advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills and hold a valid driver’s license.

Hiring Manager Title
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development & Alumni Relations

Functions

• Business Development
• Non-Profit Management