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    Senior Director of Development - New York, United States - Fordham University

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    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 universitys, the schools, and the centers priorities, and in consultation with the executive director, develops and executes 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 centers 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 Universitys Jesuit mission and identity.
    • Demonstrates competency in using standard office software (MS Office &/or Google Office) and fundraising applications (such as Blackbaud Raisers Edge, Ellucian CRM Advance, and Tapestry).

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelors 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 DAURs 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 Blackbauds Fundraiser Performance Management Platform and Ellucians CRM Advance.
    • Intellectual curiosity to pursue opportunities in a wide range of interest areas.

    SALARY RANGE: $130,000 - $140,000

    Mission Advantage Recruiting has been retained to conduct this search. To inquire, please contact:

    Steven Edwards | |



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