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Teachers College, Columbia University · 1 day ago

Director of Donor Relations and Special Projects

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $127K/yr

8+ years exp

Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a Director of Donor Relations and Special Projects to lead creative stewardship initiatives targeting high-net-worth donors. The role involves managing donor acknowledgment processes and collaborating with various teams to enhance donor engagement and recognition efforts.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Trevor Justin Isaac

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an acknowledgment action plan for TC donors at all levels that helps to strengthen the long-term relationship between donors and the College

Create and manage stewardship actions that recognize milestones in a donor’s giving journey, including special giving societies and giving milestones that support renewed commitments and additional revenue generation. Examples include first-time donors, consecutive renewed gifts, and planned giving participants

Develop ongoing cultivation activities, including prospect events that support the College’s priorities

Manage the activities of the Recognition and Stewardship Manager

Qualification

Event productionRelationship managementProject managementGoogle Office SuiteWriting skillsAnalytical skillsClient-service orientationRaiser's EdgeInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsDetail orientedCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and professional experience

Minimum of eight to ten years of experience in a University or non-profit environment

Relationship management experience

Experience as an events professional

Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent writing skills and experience overseeing writing projects

Preferred

Strong client-service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff, and volunteers

Detail oriented

Experience with Google Office Suite

Familiarity with Raiser's Edge is a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Supplemental insurance plans

Flexible and hybrid work schedules

Tuition remission

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

An exceptional employer retirement matching program

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company

Teachers College, Columbia University

The official account of Teachers College, Columbia University, the first & largest grad school of education in the US.

Founded in 1887

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.tc.columbia.edu/admission

H1B Sponsorship

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