Executive Director of Development

About the Company: Top-ranking Ivy-league research university Industry Higher Education Type Educational Institution Founded 1740 Employees 10,001+Categories Education Colleges & Universities University of Pennsylvania Continuing Education EdTech Higher Education Non Profit STEM Education Training Universities

About the Role: The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Development to lead fundraising and alumni engagement for multiple varsity sports. Responsibilities include managing and developing a major-gift team, overseeing fundraising and volunteer strategies, and cultivating a personal portfolio of major and leadership gift prospects. The role also involves building a pipeline of prospective donors, using data to guide engagement and portfolio strategies, and developing annual fundraising plans and budgets. The Executive Director will collaborate with senior leaders, coaches, volunteers, and colleagues to advance fundraising priorities and communicate them to alumni, families, and supporters. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with athletics fundraising in a higher education setting and demonstrated success managing high-capacity donor portfolios. Strong relationship-building and communication skills, experience engaging senior leaders and external stakeholders, and a record of supervising and developing professional staff are required. Candidates should also bring advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills and hold a valid driver’s license. Hiring Manager Title Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development & Alumni Relations FunctionsBusiness Development Non-Profit Management