POSITION DETAILS
The Director of Annual Giving functions as the leader of annual giving activities in a dynamic and complex academic setting; S/he uses industry best practices to develop, direct and lead all aspects of Annual Giving at Hunter College. S/he is the primary strategist for annual giving while managing and implementing these programs in a coordinated and effective fashion. The Director of Annual Giving reports to the Executive Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations.
* Annual Giving Activity Management
* Plans, implements and promotes stewardship programs and activities intended to maximize alumni and donor involvement and commitment to fund-raising efforts for Hunter College.
* Designs, manages, and evaluates all aspects of the annual giving activities for Hunter College. This includes print and electronic solicitations, volunteer identification and management, phone-a-thons, e-philanthropy, student interaction and specialized solicitations through programs, centers, and departments across the college.
* Closely coordinates with the college Communications Department on strategies, messaging and branding, and tactics for communicating with both alumni and annual giving audiences. Participates in long- and short -term communication strategy planning and development.
* Leads efforts to create and facilitate a vibrant culture of philanthropy and service which includes working with high-level volunteers to determine goals, and then identify, recruit, and coach groups of volunteers, plan and coordinate meetings, determine strategies, and report on progress.
* Works with key Hunter College administrators, faculty, students, and others to promote annual giving programs.
* Collaborates with Executive Director to prepare annual budgets for the Hunter College Annual Giving programs and activities. Manages proper controls for planning and executing budget on a quarterly basis.
* Designs and implements an aggressive and effective multi-channel direct mail, e-philanthropy, tele-fund and personal solicitation campaign to a highly diverse set of constituencies that maximizes unrestricted and annual giving dollars.
* Personally cultivates and solicits key prospects and donors
* Works proactively with other development officers and volunteer leaders to identify and evaluate prospects for leadership gifts and major gift cultivation.
* Collaborates with Advancement Services in the use of data to increase prospect identification and manage donor stewardship and recognition.
* Oversees donor relations for annual giving donors including acknowledgement letters and special events geared toward donor recognition and cultivation. Establishes first-time donor and consecutive donor protocols.
* Cultivates and maintains effective relationships and ensures appropriate communication strategies with internal and external partners in alumni relations, development and communications.
* Leads, coaches and evaluates performance of direct reports.
* Supports a culture where effective teamwork, collaboration, and innovation are expected and recognized. Leads by example with regards to appropriate risk-taking, cross-organizational cooperation and clear standards of conduct.
* Serves as a resource and counsel to staff, offering new approaches and techniques; encourages creative solutions in a dynamic and complex environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
* Demonstration of tact, discretion, and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
* Advanced analytical, and project management skills.
* Excellent written and oral communications skills.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Experience with using and maintaining database information, Raiser's Edge preferred.
* Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, deadline - oriented environment, working with multiple team members simultaneously.
* Positive, creative, solution oriented temperament.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Directs College's fundraising strategy and administration of fund-raising programs.
* Designs, implements and monitors comprehensive resource development program
* Responsible for meeting specific goals and targets
* Develops funding strategies; assesses outcome of strategic plan
* Oversees a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects to establish and sustain ongoing relations
* Maintains relationships with donors and sponsoring organizations to cultivate and maintain funding
* Ensures reporting requirements are completed in timely and accurate manner
* Manages professional and clerical staff
* Performs related duties as assigned
Job Title Name: Development Director
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Officer
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
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Please have your resume or curriculum vitae and cover letter with names and contact information of 3 professional references available to attach into the application before you begin. The resume, cover letter and any other required documents must be uploaded as ONE document. The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE
Review of applications will start on August 4, 2015 and continue until an appropriate candidate is found.
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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 Director - Institutional Advancement
*Job ID:* 13297
*Location:* Hunter College
*Full/Part Time:* Full-Time
*Regular/Temporary:* Regular