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. 

Responsibilities

The Bay Area Regional Advancement Officer or Senior Officer plays a critical role in advancing Purdue University's "Bay Area Initiative" 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 Senior Officer connects donor interests with Purdue's highest priorities through a coordinated, team-based fundraising approach. This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Public speaking skills essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential, including the ability to communicate well in writing.
• Must be able to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to use good judgment, diplomacy, maintain confidentiality and represent the University with tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Ability to articulate the mission of Purdue University as needed.
• Possess initiative and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent relationship building skills, organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Must be able to solicit gifts in person.
• Desire to continuously improve professional competency through participation in professional development opportunities.
• Basic computer skills are essential.
• Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles are desired.
• Other duties assigned by the Executive Director