Executive Director of Development

Summary:

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Development, the Executive Director (ED) will play a pivotal role in planning and executing the annual fundraising goal with the responsibility for the management of five fundraising teams, establishing ambitious fundraising goals and developing performance metrics for those development units and staff to drive efficiency and maximize philanthropic support. The Executive Director will serve as a senior strategic advisor and manager of development officers and campus partners to help create and execute donor strategies, working directly with the dean/director and chief development officer for each unit, as well as other Institutional Advancement team members, faculty members, and key school, college and university volunteers. The ED will also serve as interim leadership for all school-based IA efforts during gaps in leadership at the Assistant Dean level. The ED will also lead the internal development training program, creating a structured, multi-faceted program of training opportunities to support the professional development of the entire fundraising staff. Leading by example, the Executive Director maintains a portfolio of approximately 40 principal and major gift prospects with an expectation of cultivating and maintaining donor relationships for those with capacity for gifts of $250,000 or greater.

To successfully execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy at Temple, the Executive Director and associated fundraisers work closely with centrally based colleagues, including Principal Gifts, Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Advancement Services, and Donor Relations and Stewardship. Performs other duties as assigned.

When you come to Temple, you don't only come to an impressive campus with an abundance of resources and amenities. You come to Philadelphia, where Temple's Main Campus is woven into the city's fabric. Temple is committed to this community and provides several financial programs for full-time faculty and staff who purchase and reside in homes surrounding Main Campus and the Health Sciences Center.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of fundraising experience with a proven track record of closing six to seven figure gifts. Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Strong verbal and written communications skills.

* Demonstrated knowledge of Excel and Access.

* Ability to organize multiple projects and work in an environment including diverse groups of faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and students.

* Must be a highly energetic, organized, and enthusiastic professional with a track record of building donor relationships.

* Ability to take initiative to work collaboratively and strategically, with a strong knowledge of principles, ethics and practices of successful fundraising.

* Excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to interact with a diverse group of constituents both inside and outside the university.

* Knowledge of planned giving techniques and programs available to implement such gifts. Entrepreneurial skills in identifying donors, cultivating meaningful relationships, and constructing creative gifting opportunities and agreements.

* Demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking with the ability to take initiative and the willingness to learn

* Ability to make policy decisions, when necessary, multi-task, set priorities, adapt to changes and meet deadlines

* Ability to understand and work with budgetary procedures and policies.

* Willingness and ability to travel and work evening and weekend hours. Must exhibit a strong intellectual curiosity, and proficiency in active listening.

* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

* Must be a positive thinker, and strong team leader and player

Preferred:

Master's degree.

Higher education fundraising experience.

This position requires a background check.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.