For a better experience, click the Compatibility Mode icon above to turn off Compatibility Mode, which is only for viewing older websites.

Careers at Drexel

About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Associate Director of Development - Business, Education, Entrepreneurship and Professional Studies

Apply now Job no: 502005
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement
Categories: Drexel University, Institutional Advancement

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Development is a Leadership Annual Giving Officer (LAGO) that will facilitate engagement among donors, alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and students of the LeBow College of Business, Close School of Entrepreneurship, School of Education and Goodwin College of Professional Studies. The primary function of this position is to engage and build relationships with these prospective donors to identify their area of interest, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support. 

The LAGO is a member of the Institutional Advancement team (IA) and has the primary responsibility of front-line solicitation for gifts that will focus two-fold on increasing annual gifts and building the pipeline of donors exhibiting giving capacity of $2,500 to $49,999, while also identifying potential major gift donors. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions

  • Coordinate with the Executive Director of Development on creating a monthly outreach plan that outlines fundraising goals and strategies designed to engage and solicit a portfolio of prospects and donors.
  • Maintain a schedule of 12 visits per month including face-to-face, virtual and phone, provided the visit is engaging, substantive, and moves the prospect/donor forward.
  • Reach out to a defined minimum of prospects/donors each month with carryover from prior months to maintain a defined active portfolio.
  • Seek opportunities to identify referrals and find new prospects to engage.
  • Identify and move high-level annual giving level donors to the major gift pool ($50,000+) helping to grow the donor pipeline.
  • Responsible for updating pipeline and entering proposals of $10,000 or more.
  • Encourage constituents to progress as donors by joining the Anthony J. Drexel Society ($2,500 or more annually).
  • Work with unit leadership to help identify key volunteers and constituencies to establish and promote alumni events that identify, cultivate and steward prospects.
  • Serve as frontline staff to represent and promote Drexel University to constituents and the community.
  • Work with Deans, faculty members, and volunteers on board engagement.
  • Maintain knowledge of current college/school and university-wide institutional priorities and giving opportunities. Works collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising units.
  • Adhere to performance goals and standards for development officers as specified by the Office of Institutional Advancement and Unit leadership.
  • Follows IA procedures regarding prospect management and documenting contacts.
  • Travels extensively regionally and nationally.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or Equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience with demonstrated success in annual giving and/or major/principal gifts fundraising.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
  • Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent administrative skills.
  • Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with face-to-face fundraising, phonathon, and/or outreach in a development program.
  • Program and pipeline building experience.
  • Knowledge of prospect management systems.
  • Knowledge of database fundraising software including CS Advance.

Location

Hybrid: Remote/University City, Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a grade of L, salary range $62,630 - $93,950. The offered rate is dependent upon internal equity and the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience.

For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies, please visit the Compensation and Salaries website

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

 

Advertised: Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Eastern Standard Time

Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our Policies page to view all University policies related to Human Resources and News and Announcements for workplace postings.

Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made.

Drexel University, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) publishes the Drexel University Security & Fire Safety Annual Report for current and prospective students and employees. This report contains important safety information and crime statistics for the previous three years. These statistics pertain to reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in certain non-campus buildings or properties that are owned or controlled by Drexel University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

Printed copies of this report are also available by calling the Public Safety Administrative Office, 215.895.1550.

Additional information about the services provided by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety can be obtained by visiting their website.

Position Type

Work type

Locations

Other

Categories

Division / College
Organization