Director of Development, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business & College of Business Administration

The University of Pittsburgh's Division of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement (PAE) cultivates relationships and contributors, alumni, and other constituents on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, generating support for teaching, research, and care. See PAE's site for more details: pae.pitt.edu.
   
The Director of Development for the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business & College of Business Administration (Pitt Business) will report to the Executive Director of Development and collaborate closely with the Dean of Pitt Business. The director is responsible for individual major gift fundraising ($100K+), which includes identifying, qualifying and soliciting prospects, stewarding donors, and helping manage the major gifts pipeline for Pitt Business. This position supervises the Pitt Business Assistant Director of Development and Major Gift Associate positions and serves as chief advisor to the Executive Director of Development on fundraising strategies to advance Pitt Business. This position will serve as Pitt Business’ primary liaison to the Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement major gift team (MAJ) and donor experience officer (DXO) teams. The director must possess and demonstrate a track record of success in soliciting and closing major gifts ($100K+); initiative and leadership; superior oral and written skills with an ability to persuade; strong organizational skills; and an exceptional ability to communicate with a variety of University alumni, donors, faculty, staff, senior leadership, and friends. Knowledge of and experience working in the higher education environment and the ability to translate that mission in ways that engage and inspire donors and alumni is strongly preferred. This position requires regular travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Oversees development of a program, plans, and activities to create and execute a comprehensive development plan achieving new and recurring contributions to a school, foundation, program, and/or group. Manages a portfolio of major gift donors and strategically builds fundraising prospects. Assists leadership in facilitating a comprehensive communications plan and with development strategies.

Responsible for individual major gift fundraising ($100K+), which includes identifying, qualifying and soliciting prospects, stewarding donors, and helping manage the major gifts pipeline for Pitt Business. Superior oral and written skills, strong organizational skills, and an exceptional ability to communicate. This position requires regular travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.