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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · 1 month ago

Sr. Director of Development (Sr. Major Gift Officer)

Troy, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $145K/yr

7+ years exp

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a dynamic global community focused on scientific and technological innovations. The Sr. Major Gift Officer will lead the advancement efforts for the School of Science, responsible for securing philanthropic resources and collaborating with the Central Advancement Office.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as the Sr. Director of Development for the School of Science

Design and implement a comprehensive advancement program to secure philanthropic resources for the top priority projects of the Institute and the school

Work cooperatively and collegially with members of the Institute’s Central Advancement Office

Effectively build successful fund-raising programs for the school

Qualification

Fundraising experienceMajor gift cultivationHigher education experienceCommunicationMulti-taskOrganizational skillsTeamworkFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience

Experience in higher education and demonstrated record of cultivation and closing major gifts

Valid U.S. driver license required

Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with major gift prospects and to close gifts

Ability to set priorities while also contributing to team effort in Institute Advancement

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to deal with very technical information and to translate this information into a product salable to non-technical internal and external constituencies

Flexibility in dealing with a wide variety of people; ability to process information quickly and accurately

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Rensselaer and the major initiatives

Ability to multi-task, handle multiple projects and deadlines

Ability to work in a team environment