Donor Relations Senior Specialist

Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here. Responsibilities Essential Functions: • Facilitate donor-centered stewardship through strategic touchpoints that show gratitude, enhance the donor experience, and inspire future gifts. • Develop, provide oversight, and manage the implementation of a comprehensive stewardship program in collaboration with internal/external stakeholders. • Provide support and assistance to help ensure processes associated with donor recognition, acknowledgements, reports, and experience follow best practices and department guidelines. • Research, write, and proof-read donor communications, template letters, impact statements, and other personal communications as needed. • Serve as a resource for colleagues and donors on development-related issues, requests, visits, etc. based on the donor’s expectations and wishes. • Input effective and accurate records maintenance in Ascend/Salesforce, including timely fulfillment of donor and contact reports and deliverables. • Collaborate and coordinate productively with internal departments, such as Special Events, Marketing Communications, Broad-Based Campaigns, President’s Council, and others. • Respond to donor inquiries with accurate and timely information. • Additional functional duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: • Attend and participate in team meetings and collaborative work groups. • Identify, define, and help develop improvements to processes, workflows, and outcomes in collaboration with partners across the department. • Participate in PFLF Develop U activities and continuing professional development opportunities. • Other responsibilities as assigned. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills • Ability to always represent the University with tact and diplomacy. • Strong professional ethics are required. • Sound judgment, initiative, and ability to collaborate effectively. • Excellent relationship building, organizational and time management skills. • Ability to continuously improve professional competency through experience in the role and professional development opportunities. • Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Microsoft Excel, Ascend/Salesforce (CRM), and networked informational systems used within the Purdue for Life Foundation. • Thrive in a team environment with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Some evening and weekend work required. • Occasional travel may be required. • Ability to work a hybrid schedule with up to 3 days a week in the office in West Lafayette, Indiana. Apply tot his job