What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Advancement Officer- San Francisco Bay Area Portfolio position at Purdue for Life Foundation?
Department: Major Gifts
Location: Remote, USA
Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 / year
Location: This position manages a portfolio in the San Francisco Bay, CA area. Candidates are not required to reside in California. We welcome applicants from across the United States who are able to travel to the Bay Area approximately every other week. Required business travel is paid by the organization.
Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here.
The Bay Area Regional Advancement Officer plays a critical role in advancing Purdue University's Bay Area fundraising strategy by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual prospects throughout the region. This position is responsible for building and managing a strong major gift pipeline while expanding Purdue's philanthropic presence in one of its most strategic markets. Working in close partnership with unit-based development officers, academic leaders, and central advancement colleagues, the Regional Advancement Officer connects donor interests with Purdue's highest priorities through a coordinated, team-based fundraising approach.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a plan of engagement to bring new prospects and donors to the University through active use of the development process and collaboration with campus partners.
- Prepare proposals and solicit prospects for major gifts in accordance with existing unit and individual metric requirements.
- Orchestrate and execute the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of qualifications, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Collaborate with appropriate campus development colleagues to develop prospective strategies, build relationships, and goal of securing financial support.
- Set specific objectives to effectively advance toward solicitation of major gifts.
- Become broadly familiar with key initiatives of the University relating to faculty, students, instruction and research.
- Frequent travel and/or evening and weekend duties are required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak before large groups will be essential.
- Ability to display patience, empathy, and compassion surrounding sensitive client cases and experiences.
- Ability to articulate the mission of Purdue University as needed.
- Ability to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to use good judgement, diplomacy, maintain confidentiality and represent the University with tact and diplomacy at all times.
- Possess initiative and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent relationship building, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple projects.
- Must have strong problem solving and decision making skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Good computer skills are necessary including working with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) systems, working knowledge of MS Office, and familiarity with remote working technologies.
- Regular and reliable attendance are requirements of this position.
- Ability to solicit gifts in person is required.
- Ability to travel and perform evening and weekend duties as required.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 1-3 years' experience.
- Prior experience in fundraising, including exposure to or solicitation of annual gifts, major gifts, and planned gifts is preferred but not a requirement.
- Experience in higher education or other non-profit organizations is preferred but not a requirement.
Other States: Salary ranges for candidates outside of California may differ based on local market conditions as well as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
Job Level: Professional 4
Purdue For Life Foundation job levels and compensation ranges are independent of, and differ from, those of Purdue University.
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
- Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
- 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
- Health Savings Account- earn up to $700 annually towards medical expenses.
- Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
- Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000