Associate Director, Arts & Sciences Development

Ajcunet; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York seeks an Associate Director of Development to strengthen philanthropic support across Arts and Sciences undergraduate and graduate programs. You will manage a ~150 prospect portfolio, applying cura personalis to build authentic donor relationships and solicit annual and multi-year gifts.

The role requires local travel and evening/weekend events to accommodate donor meetings and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of fundraising or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with good judgment.
• Familiarity with CRM databases and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a fundraising officer for leadership annual gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of ~150 prospects.
• Develop individualized engagement strategies for each prospect.
• Support stewardship, councils, events, and campaigns.
• Represent the university at events and collaborations with DAUR and Arts & Sciences.
• Build relationships with faculty and staff to identify giving opportunities.
• Participate in campus activities and alumni visits.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Excellent interpersonal skills

Active listening

Strong communication

Organization and project management

Discretion with confidential info

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

CRM systems

Job description

Fordham University in New York seeks an Associate Director of Development to strengthen philanthropic support across Arts and Sciences undergraduate and graduate programs. You will manage a ~150 prospect portfolio, applying cura personalis to build authentic donor relationships and solicit annual and multi-year gifts.

The role requires local travel and evening/weekend events to accommodate donor meetings and campaigns.