Senior Corporate Development Officer
West Lafayette, IN (Hybrid)
Salary Not AvailableFull time
Posted 4 months ago
Job Description
Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here.
Responsibilities
- Lead corporate fundraising strategy for the Mitch Daniels School of Business: Develop and execute strategies that unify efforts across Purdue for Life Foundation (PFLF), the Office of Industry Partnerships (OIP), and Purdue University, maximizing philanthropic outcomes.
- Build and manage a portfolio of corporate prospects, aligning corporate interests with university and school priorities such as scholarships, research and capital projects.
- Collaborate across units: Attend Purdue Indianapolis Fundraising Strategy meetings and maintain a regular presence in the Daniels School of Business. Coordinate closely with the Daniels School of Business fundraising team and business partnerships office.
- Serve as a strategic connector: Bridge operational gaps between OIP and PFLF, ensuring corporate philanthropic opportunities are identified, pursued, and managed.
- Report progress: Regularly update senior leadership on goals, metrics, and action plans. Evaluate impact and ROI, especially during pilot phases.
- Maintain stewardship: Oversee stewardship activities for corporate grants and gifts.
- Provide guidance: Offer expert assistance in preparing and soliciting corporate partners, including proposal development and submission. Mentor junior staff as needed.
- Coordinate across campus: Facilitate regular meetings with deans, department heads, program directors, faculty, and other constituents to ensure cohesive fundraising strategies.
- Maintain records: Utilize the University’s CRM for prospect assignments, strategies, and contact reports. Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of all corporate interactions and activities.
- Conduct regular face-to-face visits, attend on/off-campus events, and represent Purdue University and the Daniels School of Business at corporate events.
- Willingness to travel (locally and nationally) and work occasional evenings or weekends.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the demonstrated ability to communicate well in writing and make presentations before large groups.
- Ability to interpret and articulate the mission of Purdue University, Purdue Research Foundation, and the Daniels School of Business as needed.
- Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex academic programs to corporate stakeholders. Must be able to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- The ability to represent the University/Foundation with tact and diplomacy at all times is required.
- Sound judgment, initiative, and ability to collaborate effectively are required.
- Strong computer skills including familiarity with fundraising software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of and top-level contact with local, regional, and national corporations and foundations whose interest and financial capacity have the greatest likelihood of strategically meeting the fundraising goals established by Purdue Indianapolis, Purdue University, and the Purdue for Life Foundation.
Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in fundraising, corporate relations, business development, preferably in higher education
- Proven experience in cultivating and closing corporate gifts, sponsorships, or grants
- Extensive proposal writing experience.
Job Level: Professional 5
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
- Purdue For Life Foundation job levels and compensation ranges are independent of, and differ from, those of Purdue University.
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
- Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
- 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
- Health Savings Account- earn up to $700 annually towards medical expenses.
- Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
- Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.
About Purdue for Life Foundation
The Purdue for Life Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Purdue for Life views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
Purdue for Life will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.
Purdue for Life will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.
Department
Mitch Daniels School of Business
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Purdue for Life Foundation
Workplace type
Hybrid
Purdue Research Foundation
Purdue Research Foundation aims to advance Purdue University's quest for preeminence in discovery, learning and engagement through effective stewardship of assets.We are the silent engine of Purdue University. We remain steadfast in forging the future for innovation, connection, commercialization, and placemaking. The innovations that will move the world forward start with one small step, and PRF supports Purdue University’s persistent pursuit for the next giant leap. Our engine enables inventors, entrepreneurs and companies to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives, and to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
