Development Associate
Pittsburgh Fellows is an exciting post-undergraduate Christian leadership development program that trains highly qualified college graduates to be values-driven, godly business leaders in the Pittsburgh region. Our goal is to help these men and women join an already impressive group of business leaders who are positively impacting the city of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Fellows runs from September to May after graduation from college. Through our program, Fellows work in competitively paid positions in their field of interest while also attending and serving at St. Stephen’s Church (Sewickley, PA), volunteering at a local nonprofit organization of their choosing, living in community with other Fellows and participating in regular professional development and Christian formation opportunities.
Pittsburgh Fellows is looking to place an individual as a Development Associate in a collegiate Development Office with an employer in the Fellows Network. As a Development Associate, you will contact potential donors who have shown interest in making a gift to the college. You will engage supporters in conversation, ask questions about their lives and interests, and provide them with an opportunity to engage and meet with a member of our team to work with them on making a substantial gift.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Desire to learn and grow in this field/industry
- Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
- Access to reliable transportation
Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary
- Business mentorship and professional development opportunities as well as access to our growing alumni network
- Strong potential for advancement within this opportunity
- Fully furnished housing during program duration
The interview process includes meeting with the Pittsburgh Fellows Executive Director and our Alumni Admissions Panel. Through acceptance into our program, graduates are hired by a partner employer in the industry of their choice/area of study.