Director of Development

Director of Development (DOD) – Temple Health Sciences Campus Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine division seeks a Director of Development to cultivate and steward major gifts of $50,000 or more for the Temple Health Sciences Campus. The DOD will collaborate with development colleagues and stakeholders across the Dental, Pharmacy, Podiatry Schools and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine to advance Temple Health's mission of excellence in education, research, and patient care, with an emphasis on raising funds for education. Position Summary Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences Campus, the DOD is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects to secure major gifts.

Responsibilities Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more. Collaborate with development colleagues and institutional stakeholders across multiple schools. Develop and execute major gift strategies aligned with institutional priorities.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date major gift records in CMS/Blackbaud or similar CRM. Provide stewardship and recognition to major donors, including timely acknowledgment of gifts. Work independently and collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals.

Travel as required and be available for evening and weekend events. Compensation & Benefits Salary Grade: T28 Pay Range: $70,100 – $103,085 annually Full medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off 11 paid holidays Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree tuition‑free A generous retirement plan and additional benefits Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of fundraising experience in a clinical/healthcare or higher‑education setting. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities Knowledge of, and experience with, the art and science of major gift fundraising. Demonstrated ability to raise and close major gifts (including current-use, endowment, and estate gifts). Proven ability to engage and interact effectively with diverse constituents and serve as a charismatic ambassador.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express information, including funding needs and giving opportunities. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and success with developing and sustaining relationships with key constituents. Proven ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively, as appropriate.

Conversational knowledge of basic planned/estate gift vehicles and concepts. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

Commitment to professional development, learning, and mentorship. Strong work ethic and determination to achieve goals. Capability with Microsoft 365, as well as Banner, FPM (Blackbaud), or similar CRM/fundraising databases.

Preferred Experience CFRE, PlusDelta, or other formal major gift fundraising training completed. Experience in an academic and/or medical advancement setting. Experience working in campaigns.

Background check required. Hybrid work arrangement (on‑campus and remote); duration at discretion of Temple University and the Department. Equal Opportunity Employer Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description, employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. #J-18808-Ljbffr