Director of Development, Northeast

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bethlehem, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $103K - $126K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring a Director of Development, Northeast. The Director will cultivate and manage relationships with major gift donors, secure financial support, and execute a comprehensive philanthropic strategy aligned with university priorities. The role includes managing donor portfolios, soliciting gifts, and working closely with university leadership and volunteers to advance fundraising goals.

Highlights

Develop and sustain long-term relationships with major gift donors and prospects to secure at least $1.5 million annually in philanthropic support.
Manage a portfolio of donors through all phases of the gift cycle including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Plan and implement strategic fundraising initiatives tailored to assigned regions or constituent groups.
Collaborate with university leadership, volunteers, Development and Alumni Relations staff to align fundraising efforts with university priorities.
Track all fundraising activities accurately in the university’s development database.
Required skills include strong organizational and project management abilities, and the ability to build professional relationships across departments.
Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and five to eight years of related development experience.
The position requires a valid Driver’s License and good driving record due to frequent travel and use of university-owned vehicles.
Salary range is approximately $103,300 to $125,660, subject to experience and qualifications.
The role may allow partial remote work as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.