Executive Director, International Development - University Advancement

Highlights

• Lead international philanthropy strategy across key global markets for CMU.
• Manage a personal portfolio of 125 high-net-worth international donors.
• Use AI-enabled tools and predictive analytics to drive fundraising performance.

What they offer

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits, paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass and fitness center access

Ideal candidate

Culturally intelligent fundraising leader with global perspective and passion for philanthropy. You thrive building trusted relationships across cultures and mentoring high-performing teams to advance education.

Requirements

• Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies across diverse international markets and cultures
• High degree of cultural intelligence, adaptability, diplomacy, and global perspective
• Proven ability to build relationships with donors, prospects, volunteers, and senior university leaders
• Leadership experience supervising, mentoring, and developing fundraising professionals and support staff
• Experience establishing fundraising goals, managing prospect portfolios, and tracking performance metrics