DePauw University is a top liberal arts college in Greencastle, Indiana. Founded in 1837, DePauw provides a close-knit and intellectually stimulating environment for close to 2,000 students, with a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. DePauw is entering an exciting chapter in its history. As part of a new strategic plan, the university is expanding its offerings by establishing a School of Business and Leadership and a Creative School to build on its historic success in music and the performing arts. With an ambitious vision to become a model for a 21st-century liberal arts and sciences university, DePauw’s strategic plan emphasizes investment in its core academic mission, workforce, operational excellence, and fiscal stewardship to flourish as an educational institution and employer.

The Opportunity

DePauw University is hiring two Senior Development Officers to lead a major gifts program aimed at raising impactful commitments from alumni, parents, and friends of the University. The Senior Development Officers will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding 150-200 prospects in a designated region, with a focus on face-to-face interactions. The ideal candidates will work collaboratively with campus-based colleagues and be able to build compelling proposals that align with the University’s priorities and interests.

Contributing to DePauw’s bold vision for the future, the Senior Development Officers will be ambitious and proactive in fundraising, partnering with donors and alumni to further the University’s mission and bold vision for the future!