Director, Principal Gift Prospect Intelligence and Strategy

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide campaign intelligence, portfolio strategy, and project management support for high‑priority fundraising initiatives.
• Report to the Assistant VP of Principal Gift Operations and University Priorities.
• Translate philanthropic, financial, relational, and institutional information into actionable strategies that position fundraisers and University leadership to advance principal gift and campaign opportunities.
• Serve as a strategic partner to development leadership and frontline fundraisers, offering insight into portfolio composition, campaign pipelines, prospect opportunities, and engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with Prospect Development and Advancement Analytics to leverage institutional data and intelligence, focusing on the strategic application of that information to campaign priorities and fundraising strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least six (6) years of experience in prospect research, advancement operations, or major gift fundraising.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Preferred: experience in higher education or healthcare.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations.
• Strong strategic thinking, judgment, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of campaign strategy, portfolio management, and principal and major gift fundraising.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders, fundraisers, and colleagues across the University and Health System.
• Ability to communicate complex financial, analytical, and philanthropic information to varied audiences.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in philanthropy and fundraising.
• Ability to understand and adhere to data confidentiality standards, including University, HIPAA, GERD, and CPRA requirements.
• Adherence and familiarity with the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) Statement of Ethics.
• Familiarity with Ascend, Lexis Nexis, DonorSearch, iWave WealthX, Windfall, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesforce, Teams, and Monday.com.
• Commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (see Schedule section for details).
• Full