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Purdue Research Foundation

Donor Experience Officer

Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907


Donor Experience Officer

Department:

Broad-Based Campaigns and Strategic Engagement

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Purdue for Life Foundation

Description

*This is a hybrid position that works on site 3 days a week in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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. Apply today!

The Donor Experience Officer (DXO) is a key member of the dynamic and mission-driven Purdue for Life Foundation Team. The Donor Experience Officer will focus on providing a first-class philanthropic experience for all donors by leveraging digital and in-person engagement to effectively build relationships based on each individual supporter. This role is critical to helping the Purdue for Life Foundation achieve both its near-term annual giving goals and long-term fundraising objectives and develop qualified major gift referrals.

Essential Functions:Actively engage with and build relationships with a portfolio of supporters and prospects.Manage a hand-selected portfolio of approximately 1,000 current and lapsed donors.Leverage technology including Sales Engagement platform, social media platforms and video conferencing software tools to build rapport, steward and solicit donors in an alumni centric, targeted, high-velocity manner.Execute monthly and quarterly touchpoint cadences (averaging 30+ outbound touchpoints per day) across portfolio to ensure consistent and relevant donor communication.Meet and exceed clearly defined activity metrics, fundraising outcomes and pipeline growth targets.Be fluent in engagement and philanthropic opportunities across the university to inform conversations and solicitations.Embrace a "mile-wide and inch-deep" approach to serving as a proactive advisor on resources available to donors across the institution.Build relationships across the University campus to be able to connect donors with relevant individuals when applicable.Aid in outreach and follow up for events and activities on behalf of Alumni Relations and Development.Proactively monitor engagement to identify and launch initiatives that drive donations.Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Desire to pursue a career in higher education advancementHigh degree of grit and resilience and desire to challenge the status quoUnceasing "can do" attitudeExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills across mediums, especially via video conferencingStrong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize effectivelyStrong work ethic with a desire to become a leader in the development spaceAble to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individualsBe self-motivated and positive, with a team-first optimistic attitude, eager to embody the Purdue spiritRequired Education/Experience and Benefits

Bachelors Degree RequiredEquivalent work in experience in Donor Experience could substitute for educational degreeExperience in higher education fundraising as a student or professional (preferred)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 $450 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.