Sr. Director of Development, GSAS

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Job description

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptionaleducation distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its ninecolleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, acampus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station inArmonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Title of Position

Senior Director of Development, Arts and Sciences

Development - A&S and Professional Schools

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Development, Arts and Sciences, reports to the Executive Directorof Development, Arts and Sciences, and will serve as a senior fundraiser for Arts andSciences, working directly with a dean, other senior college leaders, and faculty, todevelop and solicit six-figure gifts and greater, when possible.

The Senior Director will collaborate with the Executive Director and Dean to develop andexecute a fundraising strategy.

Some travel and evening/weekend work is required.

"This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pursuant to University'sHybrid/Remote Work Policy. Please review the policy

here

."

Essential Functions

Develops an in-depth understanding of the vision and strategic priorities for FordhamUniversity, the colleges and schools within the Arts and Sciences, and the OrthodoxChristian Studies Center.

Guided by the University's and the school's priorities, and in consultation with theexecutive director, develops and executes short- and long-term strategic major giftfundraising plans and solicitations for an assigned college or school.

Cultivates new and existing donor relationships with innovative/meaningful cultivationopportunities and solicits gifts independently or in partnership with a dean, facultymember, senior leadership, alumni, volunteers, the Arts and Sciences developmentteam, and other

DAUR

colleagues.

Identifies and recruits potential members to serve on a school's advisory council.

In support of college priorities and initiatives, prepares case statements, giving 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 andimportant university-wide special events.

Advances and supports the University's Jesuit mission and identity.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors.Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance andadministering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Educationand Experience

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

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible development experience in a highereducation 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.

Required Qualifications: Knowledgeand Skills

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.

Demonstrates competency in using standard office software (MS Office &/or GoogleOffice) and fundraising applications (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Ellucian

CRM

Advance, and Tapestry).

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

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree.

Minimum 7 years of experience with seven-figure solicitations, including the developmentof sophisticated solicitations for principal gift prospects and donors.

Experience using Blackbaud's Fundraiser Performance Management Platform andEllucian's

CRM

Advance.

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

Minimum Starting Salary

$130,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$160,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

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