Regional Advancement Officer- San Francisco Bay Area

Key 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.

• 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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak before large groups.
• 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.
• Ability to travel and perform evening and weekend duties as required.
• 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.

Benefits

• Bachelor's Degree required. 
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• 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.

• 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 $550 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.