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Fordham University · 3 days ago

Senior Director of Development, Arts and Sciences

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director

$130K/yr - $145K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop an in-depth understanding of the vision and strategic priorities for Fordham University and the Schools of Arts and Sciences.

Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic major gift fundraising plans and solicitations.

Cultivate new and existing donor relationships and solicit gifts independently or in partnership with stakeholders.

Identify and recruit potential members for the school or center’s advisory council.

Prepare case statements, give menus, and marketing materials in collaboration with relevant parties.

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective fund-raising strategies and assist in university-wide events.

Advance and support the University’s Jesuit mission and identity.

Demonstrate competency in using standard office software and fundraising applications.

Qualification

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Development experienceFundraisingMajor gift solicitationsRepresentingDAUR core valuesProblem solving judgmentCommunicationPresentation listenerAdvanced DegreeSeven-Figure SolicitationsSophisticated SolicitationsBlackbaud Fundraiser PlatformEllucian CRM AdvanceProblem-SolvingIntellectual Curiosity

Required

Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.

Eight or more years of progressively responsible development experience in a higher education setting and/or a combination of relevant experience and education.

Experience in a university setting with strong face-to-face donor solicitation experience; proven track record of fundraising success in six-figure major gift solicitations.

Stature and experience to effectively advise the dean and faculty on fundraising strategies and to represent giving opportunities and priorities to colleagues, alumni, volunteers, donors, and prospects.

Excellent judgment, communication, and presentation skills.

Must be a good listener.

Demonstrated creative thinker and problem solver.

Expected to carry out duties in a manner consistent with DAUR’s core values.

Preferred

Advanced degree.

Experience with seven-figure solicitations, including the development of sophisticated solicitations for principal gift prospects and donors.

Experience using Blackbaud’s Fundraiser Performance Management Platform and Ellucian’s CRM Advance.

Intellectual curiosity to pursue opportunities in a wide range of interest areas.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Company

Fordham University

Glassdoor

4.2

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.

Founded in 1841

New York, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.fordham.edu/

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