Donor Experience Specialist

Responsibilities

• Engage with and support relationship-building efforts with a portfolio of supporters and prospects.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through digital and in-person engagement.
• Leverage technology including Sales Engagement, social media platforms, and video conferencing software tools to build rapport and communicate with donors.
• Execute monthly and quarterly touchpoint cadences to ensure consistent and relevant donor communication.
• Develop knowledge of engagement and philanthropic opportunities across the university to inform conversations and solicitations.
• Build relationships across the University campus to connect donors with relevant individuals when applicable.
• Aid in outreach and follow-up for events and activities on behalf of Engagement Relations and Development.
• Maintain and monitor donor engagement to identify opportunities to support initiatives that drive donations.
• Deliver high-quality, personalized donor experiences that foster trust, strengthen retention, and enhance philanthropic outcomes.

Requirements

• Desire to pursue a career in higher education advancement
• High degree of grit and resilience with a desire to challenge the status quo
• Unceasing “can do” attitude
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across mediums, especially via video conferencing
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize effectively
• Strong work ethic with a desire to become an experienced professional in the development space
• Able to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals
• Self-motivated and positive, with a team-first optimistic attitude, eager to embody the Purdue spirit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• At least one year of experience in higher education fundraising as a student or professional (preferred)

Skills

• Desire to pursue a career in higher education advancement
• High degree of grit and resilience with a desire to challenge the status quo
• Unceasing “can do” attitude
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across mediums, especially via video conferencing
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize effectively
• Strong work ethic with a desire to become an experienced professional in the development space
• Able to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals
• Self-motivated and positive, with a team-first optimistic attitude, eager to embody the Purdue spirit

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year
• Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available with a 10% employer contribution and immediate vesting
• Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents
• Employer-funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account - earn up to $700 annually towards medical expenses
• 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan