Associate Director of Development - Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science is seeking an Associate Director of Development. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this role identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospects with a rated capacity of $50,000 or more. The Associate Director manages a portfolio of approximately 125–150 major gift prospects, plans relationship-building activities and solicitations, and works to bring gifts to closure. The position also tracks prospect engagement in Salesforce, stays informed about university programs and initiatives, and sets and reports on annual goals. The successful candidate will support the university’s mission and fundraising priorities while working with internal and external partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or comparable knowledge demonstrated through a combination of education and relevant experience.
3–5 years of major gift fundraising experience in a nonprofit or higher education setting.
Knowledge of fundraising principles.
Ability to understand University Advancement objectives and integrate goals with them.
Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and adjust strategic advancement plans for prospect moves management.
Ability to articulate the case for support for Carnegie Mellon’s vision, mission, and goals.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with university constituencies in support of fundraising priorities.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Broad knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving, personal assets, and estates.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Valid state driver’s license, annual driver’s license verification, and completion of the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving training program once every three years.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop an assigned portfolio of approximately 125–150 major gift prospects.
Determine relationship-building activities, recommend the purpose and level of gifts, identify participants in cultivation and solicitation, and bring solicitations to closure.
Qualify, cultivate, and solicit prospects through personal visits, direct mail, phone, or volunteer involvement as needed.
Track prospect outreach and relationship-building through each stage in Salesforce.
Stay current on university programs, faculty, research, and student initiatives.
Set annual goals based on divisional and team expectations, and track and report progress on the implementation plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.