Development Program Manager for the College of Arts and Sciences

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bethlehem, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55K - $67K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ February 26th, 2026

Salesforce CRM Blackbaud

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring a Development Program Manager for the College of Arts and Sciences. The role involves managing fundraising initiatives and donor engagement strategies while cultivating relationships with alumni, parents, and donors to support the College's mission and strategic goals.

Highlights

Lead and coordinate strategic fundraising and advancement initiatives supporting personalized donor strategies and campaign management.
Manage volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and stewardship efforts.
Support portfolio and pipeline management for the College Advancement team, including contact recording and reporting.
Assist with scheduling and preparing for prospect visits using CRM and other data sources.
Develop and implement stewardship policies, procedures, and donor acknowledgment processes.
Plan and execute donor recognition events and collaborate with marketing and communications teams on promotional materials.
Coordinate development-related events and manage logistics, guest lists, and program content.
Analyze donor trends and feedback to inform fundraising strategies.
Proficiency required with fundraising software such as Salesforce, Blackbaud, or Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Office suite.
Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of experience in development or fundraising, ideally in higher education or nonprofit settings.