Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
At Temple University Institutional Advancement, we believe philanthropy is a powerful force for expanding opportunity, advancing discovery, and transforming lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives strengthens our ability to engage alumni, donors, and community partners in meaningful ways.

As Temple embarks on a historic $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign in support of the university's Forward with Purpose strategic plan, we seek talented professionals who are passionate about higher education, relationship-building, and advancing a culture of philanthropy. We welcome candidates who will contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where all employees are empowered to thrive and make a lasting impact on the future of Temple University.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Individual Giving, the Executive Director of Development is a senior frontline fundraiser responsible for securing major and principal gifts in support of Temple University's highest institutional priorities. The Executive Director manages a selective portfolio of high-capacity prospects and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies that align donor interests with initiatives spanning academics, student success, research, and university-wide priorities.

Working in close partnership with Deans, academic and administrative leaders, and central advancement teams, the Executive Director translates institutional priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities and advances measurable progress toward campaign goals. The incumbent plays a key role in pipeline development, donor strategy, and fostering long-term relationships that strengthen Temple's culture of philanthropy.

Travel disclosure: This position involves travel throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area and targeted regions across the country to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, engage alumni and stakeholders, and advance the university's fundraising and strategic priorities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Details
* This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's Degree.
* At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising, preferably within higher education or a complex nonprofit environment.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience
* Fundraising experienced in a capital campaign.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts is required.
* Strong track record of closing major gifts.
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across a complex, matrixed organization.
* Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
* Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.