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Reference #: 24000768 Description Grade:  T28 The link below will give you information about the University's "T" salary structure. A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. . The Director of Development for Major Gifts for the College of Public Health, reporting to the Assistant Dean of Development for the College, is primarily responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donor prospects ($50,000+) to the College and its departments. The Director of Development for Major Gifts will secure funds for the College of Public Health by establishing long-term relationships with donors to help them fulfill their passions and interests through giving to the College of Public Health and Temple. They will continue to develop and cultivate the donor pipeline throughout the fiscal year. The Director of Development for Major Gifts will secure funds for the College 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 the College of Public Health and Temple.  In addition, they 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 College as well as other colleagues throughout Temple University. They 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. Essential functions: Collaborates with Central Institutional Advancement, including leadership giving, annual fund, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations and prospect management to build a school-centric program; Support the Assistant Dean in managing a high-performing development program with measurable, aggressive, and attainable fundraising and programmatic goals in support of established priorities including the new building campaign and other priority initiatives; Demonstrates the ability to be a successful advancement professional in a complex, sophisticated institutional advancement operation; Persuasively and motivationally communicate the mission and vision of Temple University and the College of Public Health; Cultivate, educate, and solicit prospects on behalf of the College, adhering to metrics regarding contacts, visits, solicitations, and gift closures with the goal of establishing a major gift portfolio of 100-125 donors and prospects; Steward relationships with donors through all available channels; Work with prospect research staff to identify prospective donors and alumni leaders; Work with the Office of Planned Giving to market and secure planned gifts on behalf of the College; Manage or participate in College and University fundraising activities; Serves on various committees as requested; Performs other related duties as assigned. At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself.  We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion.  As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity. Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple U iversity. Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least six years of successful, non-profit fundraising experience, or related experience in other sectors, with demonstrated success developing and sustaining relationships with key donors/prospects, clients, volunteer leadership and senior staff. Computer literacy including experience with donor management software such as Banner and Blackbaud. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 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 *Must be able to travel (up to 25%) and work some evening and weekend hours. Preferred: *Fundraising experience in a higher education setting, public health, or healthcare organization. *Experience with planned giving. *Experience fundraising for a capital campaign. *Persuasive writing/marketing experience. This position requires a background check. This position is temporarily 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. In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors working in a healthcare setting must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. 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.