TITLE OF POSITION/RANK: Senior Director of Development, Arts and Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Development and University Relations (DAUR)
POSITION SUMMARY: This position reports to the Executive Director of Development, Arts and Sciences, and will serve as a senior fundraiser for Arts and Sciences, working directly with a dean, other senior college leaders, and faculty, to develop and solicit six-figure gifts and greater, when possible. The senior director will collaborate with the executive director and dean to develop and execute a fundraising strategy.
Essential Functions
Develop an in-depth understanding of the vision and strategic priorities for Fordham University and the Schools of Arts and Sciences, and the Orthodox Christian Studies Center.
Guided by the university's, the school's, and the center's priorities, and in consultation with the executive director, develops and executes short- and long-term strategic major gift fundraising plans and solicitations.
Cultivates new and existing donor relationships with innovative/meaningful cultivation opportunities and solicits gifts independently or in partnership with the dean, faculty, senior leaders, alumni, volunteers, the Arts and Sciences development team, and other DAUR colleagues.
Identifies and recruits potential members to serve on the school or center's advisory council.
In support of college priorities and initiatives, prepare case statements, give menus, and marketing materials in collaboration with the Dean, University Marketing, and others.
Collaborates with colleagues throughout the DAUR division to ensure effective, efficient, and coordinated fund-raising strategies and assist, where needed, in reunions and important university-wide special events.
Advances and supports the University's Jesuit mission and identity.
Demonstrates competency in using standard office software (MS Office &/or Google Office) and fundraising applications (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Ellucian CRM Advance, and Tapestry).
Required Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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