Now Hiring - University of Pittsburgh - Education Director of Development, Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute in Pittsburgh, PA

Medical and Health Sciences Foundation - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ([please apply online]0)

Plans, implements, and manages fundraising programs for assigned area of responsibility; develops proposals and coordinates fundraising efforts within the department; and identifies, cultivates, stewards, and solicits current and potential donors. Collaborates with executive leadership, leadership, and faculty on strategic initiatives and campaign management. Crafts major donor recognition collateral and recruits and leads volunteer solicitors.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Division of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement (PAE) cultivates relationships with 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 will have day-to-day responsibility for the development, fundraising, and fundraising event activities for STI. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Academic and Clinical Medicine, the Director of Development will be the lead fundraiser for STI, focusing on major gifts of $100,000 and above, cultivating and soliciting new contributors, stewarding current contributors, and working with the annual campaigns team on STI-related fundraising. The Director of Development will also work collaboratively with the Department of Corporate and Foundation Relations on fundraising opportunities that require both Health Sciences and CFR involvement. The incumbent will focus on major gifts of $100,000 and above, primarily from grateful patients and families, friends, and organizations.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Major Gifts Officer III

Job Family Philanthropy & Engagement

Job Sub-Family Major & Principal Gifts

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 6

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Driver's License

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range $82,000.00 - $86,000.00

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume

Optional Documents Not Applicable

Essential Functions Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time Ability to visit with donors and prospective donors in their homes or offices Ability to travel and attend meetings in a variety of locations on and off campus, including locally, regionally and nationally Ability to use telephone, smart phone and personal computer

Physical Effort Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.