Associate Director, Major Gifts, Southeast

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bethlehem, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $83K - $101K

💻 Other

🗓️ August 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring an Associate Director, Major Gifts, Southeast. The role involves cultivating and managing relationships with major gift donors, securing philanthropic support, and collaborating with university stakeholders to advance fundraising priorities.

Highlights

Develop and manage relationships with major gift donors and prospects to secure financial support for university priorities.
Secure a minimum of $1 million annually through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.
Plan and execute strategies to qualify and solicit donors within assigned portfolio and region.
Track fundraising activities and prepare pipeline updates and reports for meetings.
Required proficiency with donor database systems and Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five to eight years of related development experience with established external relationships.
Valid Driver's License and ability to drive University-owned vehicles; extensive travel and weekend/evening work required.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Position offers a salary range of approximately $82,670 - $100,570 and a comprehensive benefits package.