Assistant Director, Major Gifts

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains existing donor relationships with Script Society level stakeholders.
• This position will also identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit contributions from that same level of stakeholder.
• Generates new Major Giving prospects.
• In coordination with the Annual Giving, Fan Services and Ticket Sales teams, expands Pitt Athletics relationship with prospective donors to encourage their financial support.
• Affords assistance to Panther Club with efficiency and effective game day donor outreach and stewardship.
• Affords assistance with reporting and organization of the Major Gifts Team by streamlining other frontline fundraisers to increase efficiency and success.
• Prospects and meets with new Major Gift donors to grow the current fundraising base and to help find future principal level donors.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

University of Pittsburgh

• An equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff. Major Gifts Officer II

Job Family

Philanthropy & Engagement

Major Gifts Officer II

Philanthropy & Engagement

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

4

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional Details

• About Required Licensure/Certification: Collegiate Athletics experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of work and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.
• Work Schedule: Varies
• Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
• Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
• Relocation Offered: Yes
• Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
• Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
• Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable