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Clarion University Foundation Seeking Chief Development Officer

Clarion University Foundation, Inc., located on the beautiful, 128-acre campus of Clarion University of Pennsylvania in Western Pennsylvania, invites nominations and applications for the position of Chief Development Officer.  Our firm is guiding the search process and seeks your assistance in identifying potential candidates for consideration.  A copy of the position announcement is available at http://www.clarion.edu/294826/.

Designated as the organization to receive and manage private sector gifts for support of the activities and programs of Clarion University, with its three colleges over two campuses and an online program, the Foundation executes a comprehensive fundraising program, including annual giving, corporate and foundation giving, major and planned giving, and development research.  For further information about Clarion University Foundation, Inc., and Clarion University of Pennsylvania, please explore www.clarion.edu .

The Chief Development Officer is the senior development officer for Clarion University Foundation, Inc.  Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, and working closely with the Vice President for Advancement for Clarion University, the Chief Development Officer provides leadership in all aspects of fundraising and alumni affairs for the Foundation.  The Chief Development Officer manages a staff of 12 and will identify, manage, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of major and leadership gift prospects ($100,000+) on an ongoing basis and in preparation for the Foundation’s anticipated comprehensive campaign.