Leadership Giving Officer

Leadership Giving Officer

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is located on site, in Slippery Rock, PA.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 31, 2026.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number N01240

Classification Title Operational Lead/Professional 160

Working Title Leadership Giving Officer

Employee Group Manager

Bargaining Unit Management

Location Main Campus

Department University Advancement

Pay Rate Salary is commensurate with experience

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

8:00am – 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)

Additional time (nights and weekends) may be required on an event specific schedule.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Leadership Giving Officer is an early-career fundraising professional responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors in support of the University’s comprehensive fundraising campaign. This position will manage a portfolio of prospective and current donors with the goal of securing gifts in the $1,000–$5,000 range and advancing donors through the full fundraising cycle.

The University is currently in the public phase of a $35 million comprehensive campaign. The Leadership Giving Officer will play an important role in helping build campaign momentum and expand the University’s base of leadership-level donors.

Minimum Qualifications

1-3 years fundraising or sales experience or equivalent experience (higher ed or direct sales experience preferred)

Ability and willingness to travel

Experience working with diverse populations

Successful performance in an interview and passing a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s deree

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills

Ability to analyze and manage competing priorities in a complex environment

Proven ability to work independently

Knowledge of prospect management systems and fund raising software

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 09/30/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Exec. Director Campus Climate, Culture, and Compliance

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2070

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is located on site, in Slippery Rock, PA.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 31, 2026.