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Syracuse University · 2 months ago

Director of Development, Major Gifts

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with a rich history and diverse academic offerings. The Director for Development, Major Gifts will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with major donors, focusing on securing gifts of $100,000 or more to support the university's initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Conduct a minimum of 150 face to face visits focused on moving potential major donors towards gift discussions, both locally and throughout the US

Advance planning and effective use of the Blackbaud CRM database for donor visits, including but not limited to, research requests, proposal preparation, collaboration with other on-campus development specialists and coordinating travel and other logistical arrangements

Attend Advancement and External Affairs and Cuse Athletics Fund meetings, training and professional development sessions, and other events or activities

Attend and provide appropriate staff support at athletic-related events at home and selected away games, championships and/or tournaments

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Major gifts fundraisingPhilanthropic support generationPlanned gift instrumentsNCAA rules knowledgeUniversity database systemsConfidential work accuracyDonor/client focusProfessional attitudeCollaborative environment

Required

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

Minimum, six years of demonstrated experience of successful major gifts fundraising, preferably in a college or university setting

Demonstrated ability to generate private philanthropic support and bringing closure to major and principal gifts of $100,000+

General recognition of indicators of wealth and the ability to engage in meaningful and thoughtful conversations with prospective donors

General knowledge of planned or deferred gift instruments and the ability to collaborate with the Gift Planning Staff

Familiarity and understanding of current issues in intercollegiate athletics and higher education

Ability to direct and perform confidential detailed work with accuracy under deadline pressure

Mature and professional attitude, donor/client focus and the ability to manage and direct multiple tasks simultaneously

Working knowledge of and familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations, particularly those impacting representatives of the institution's athletics interests

Ability to work with university and donor database systems

Impeccable integrity and the ability to work in a collaborative environment