Development Associate

About the role

Develops and executes fundraising and stewardship programs to drive engagement and revenue; prepares and executes proposals. Develops prospect interest and strategically solicits funds. Medical and Health Sciences Foundation. Assignment Category: Full-time regular. Job Classification: Staff.Development Associate III. Job Family: Philanthropy & Engagement. Job Sub-Family: Development. Campus: Pittsburgh. Physical effort: Light – little physical effort required; duties are primarily sedentary; may be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prospect Development (25%): Manage and cultivate a portfolio of donor prospects, including outreach, engagement, and periodic travel; support major gift fundraising initiatives and leverage PAE resources to strengthen prospect strategies and briefing materials.
• Special Projects & Reporting (35%): Coordinate special projects and fundraising campaigns, including Pitt Day of Giving, from planning through execution; generate and analyze CRM reports to support prospect management, portfolio activity, and strategic decision‑making; collaborate with development staff, leadership, and School of Public Health faculty to prepare proposals, reports, and communications; represent the development office in cross‑functional meetings and projects.
• Donor Stewardship (40%): Ensure timely donor acknowledgment and create personalized stewardship communications; manage stewardship activities for the School of Public Health, including stewardship planning and review of endowed fund reports in collaboration with Finance