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The City University of New York · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement (Major Gifts)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $220K/yr

8+ years exp

The City University of New York is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement (Major Gifts) who will report to the Vice President of Development. The AVP will oversee the Major Gifts team, manage a portfolio of high-profile donors, and ensure effective planning and implementation of fundraising efforts.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead Major Gifts sub-unit in the development of specific fundraising goals for the sub-unit as a whole and for each Major Gifts Officer

Oversee development and systemization of work processes that contribute to accomplishment of goals and overall efficiency and effectiveness of sub-unit

Oversee donor research and implement stewardship plan

Oversee performance of staff; clarify roles, delegate work effectively, and provide timely performance feedback

Work closely with all internal and external constituents to ensure that their concerns are being addressed and that all possible sources of philanthropic income are being appropriately harnessed

Manage interface between Major Gifts and the President's office (events planning and mega-gifts), ensuring smooth and timely flow of communication

Ensure existing communication programs address fund-raising priorities to the greatest extent possible

Participate in Institutional Advancement leadership team meetings and assist in developing goals and strategies for unit

Oversee effective use of Millennium data base; contribute to Millennium policy development, as necessary

Hold regular Major Gifts sub-unit team meetings to review status and impact of key activities, communicate key messages, coordinate work, raise and resolve issues that impact effectiveness of subunit, and build sub-unit cohesiveness

Champion Hunter's mission with existing and newly identified funders, communicate regularly with funders, and aggressively build new relationships and revenue sources to enable the Hunter College Foundation to grow

Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for major gift prospects

Supervise and participate in the preparation and presentation of funding proposals for foundations, individual major gift supporters, and other major funding sources

Strategize and develop special events to ensure that cultivation and stewardship targets are maximized; coordinate with Events sub-unit in President's office to plan

Maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects to be approached for gifts each year

Manage recordkeeping and reporting to both internal and external concerns, ensuring the flow of all information (e.g. reports, proposals, letters, follow up packets, materials for prospects, etc.) is handled efficiently and smoothly among the members of the development team

Qualification

Fundraising experienceMajor gifts solicitationSupervisory experienceDevelopment databasesOralWritten communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of a combined eight years successful fundraising and major gift experience required, preferably at a College or University

Computer literate and familiarity with development databases

Excellent oral and written communications as well as organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects

At least five years experience in a supervisory role

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Solicitation of six and seven-figure gifts from individual donors strongly preferred

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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