Executive Director, Gift Administration

At Drexel University, we are seeking an experienced Executive Director of Gift Administration to join our team. The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall management of gift processing, donor relations and stewardship, and associated activities. This position requires an individual with strong leadership skills, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to developing relationships with alumni, faculty, staff, and other University constituents. The Executive Director of Gift Administration will be responsible for providing professional and exemplary support to the development team, while creating a donor-centric culture that is supported by a timely, accurate, and compliant gift processing system.The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience in development, donor relations and stewardship, or related field. They should also have a strong knowledge of auditing, accounting, and financial management. The Executive Director should have the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team and foster an environment of collaboration and accountability. Additionally, they should have the ability to think strategically and analyze data to develop effective solutions.If you are an experienced professional with a passion for philanthropy, a commitment to excellence, and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of Drexel University’s students and alumni, we invite you to apply for the position of Executive Director of Gift Administration.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Executive Director, Gift Administration in Philadelphia, PA, USA is $87,500 - $112,000. This range may vary depending on the individual's experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry, it was renamed Drexel Institute of Technology in 1936, before assuming the name Drexel University in 1970. There is 70 undergraduate programs and more than 100 master's, doctoral, and professional programs at the university. Drexel's cooperative education program (co-op) is a prominent aspect of the school's degree programs, offering students the opportunity to gain up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience in a field relevant to their undergraduate major or graduate degree program prior to graduation.