Leadership Annual Giving Officer, Dev Investment Fund Initiative Lincoln Center
Job Description
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.
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
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
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