POSITION DETAILS
The CUNY School of Law's mission is to diversify the legal profession and to train the next generation of public interest lawyers. The successful candidate for Development Manager must have demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment and be passionate about social justice.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Development Manager for Donor Relations and Special Events ensures donor relations strategies are in place and systematically followed as part of the larger development strategy to manage and enhance donor relationships for the law school. Additionally, will build and manage relationships with new and existing leadership-level annual fund donors with the intent to move them along the donor continuum from annual donor to major gift donor, all in support of CUNY School of Law and the students we serve.
Responsibilities include:
* Plan and implement fundraising strategy to personalize the experience of Leadership-level ($1,000-$4,999) Annual Donors with the intent to ultimately increase their giving frequency and amount
* Analyze giving tends and data. Maintain weekly status report on events and leadership giving activities, proposals awaiting response, and declined proposals
* Works directly with senior administration, Foundation Board members, faculty, and others who will participate in donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
* Assist the Executive Director of Development in coordinating special fundraisers and donor engagements
* Plan special event fundraisers and donor engagement/recognition/stewardship activities/events
* Oversee the budget for all individual giving events and outreach
* Work with the development team to create a pipeline of donor prospects from the regular givers within the annual giving program, identifying planned giving and potential four and five-figure major donors.
* Maintain files and ensure all activity is reflected in the donor database; provide other support as directed
This position may include evening and weekend hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Plans and manages College fundraising strategy and operations.
* Implements and monitors comprehensive resource development program; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures
* Fulfills specific goals and targets based on individual portfolio
* Assists Director with developing funding strategies and assessing outcomes
* Oversees annual and/or major gift activities to support strategic plan
* Maintains relationships with donors and sponsoring organizations to cultivate and maintain funding
* Prepares financial reports for management; may write grant proposals
* May manage professional and/or clerical staff
* Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Development Manager
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin December 16, 2015.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
*Job Title:* Development Manager - CUNY Law School
*Job ID:* 14140
*Location:* CUNY School of Law
*Full/Part Time:* Full-Time
*Regular/Temporary:* Regular