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Leadership Annual Giving Officer, Dev Investment Fund Initiative

Position Number: 5630116
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Leadership Annual Giving Officer, Dev Investment Fund Initiative

Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Leadership Annual Giving, the Leadership Annual Giving Officer (LAGO) is a key contributing member of the Fordham Fund team that helps to grow the leadership annual giving (LAG) program. LAG is defined as gifts in the $1,000-$25,000 range, and the program supports nearly all schools, centers, and units across the University.

The LAGO is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of 125 donors/prospects. S/he will also work with team members on messaging and outreach around the President's Club program and help organize small cultivation events to engage and develop LAG donors.

Travel and evening/weekend work is required.

Essential Functions

Qualifies, cultivates, and solicits alumni, parents, and friends capable of making gifts of $1,000 or more; retaining and increasing giving from existing donors; and increasing donors and dollars from President's Club donors.

Works with the Director and other LAGOs to manage the programming components of the President's Club, including drafting and coordinating communications and offering event support.

Utilizes Advance and Fundraising Performance Management systems to record moves, asks, and outcomes, including contact reports, rating and staffing changes, proposals, and gift commitments.

Collaborates with colleagues throughout the Development and University Relations division to ensure effective, efficient, and coordinated fundraising strategies and assists, where needed, in reunions, Homecoming, and other important university-wide special events.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum of three years of experience in development, demonstrating a successful track record in solicitation efforts.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Strong interpersonal skills and confidence necessary to engage in face-to-face and/or phone solicitations.

Ability to inspire, generate excitement, shared purpose, and action; excellent communication skills (both written and oral), while also being a good listener.

Experience working effectively in a complex higher education setting, developing and sustaining productive and effective relationships with alumni, donors, faculty, parents, volunteers, colleagues, and senior leadership.

Positive and creative manner of approaching issues; strong analytical skills and professional judgment; personal comportment consistent with DAUR's core values.

Valid driver's license required.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Minimum Starting Salary: $75,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $85,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8181

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories