Associate Director of Development

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 83 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fordham University is seeking an Associate Director of Development to strengthen philanthropic support across Arts and Sciences undergraduate and graduate programs, including centers. The role involves growing participation from alumni, parents, and friends and proactively building a robust donor pipeline, with local travel and occasional evenings/weekends.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the successful candidate will use excellent interpersonal and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years in fundraising, business, sales, or related field.

Responsabilités

• Strengthen and increase philanthropic support for Fordham University’s Arts and Sciences programs.
• Increase participation from alumni, parents, and friends; build leadership/annual and major gift prospect pipeline.
• Engage with diverse constituencies and manage donor relationships with discretion and professionalism.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Project management

Discretion / confidentiality

Donor engagement

Google Workspace

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

CRM familiarity

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Ellucian Advance CRM

Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management

SAP Concur

Zoom

Description du poste

Essential Functions

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development plays an integral role in strengthening and increasing philanthropic support for Fordham University’s Arts and Sciences undergraduate colleges, graduate school, and select centers (e.g., Orthodox Christian Studies Center and the Center for Jewish Studies). Grounded in the University’s Jesuit mission to educate compassionate and ethical leaders, the incumbent is responsible for increasing support and participation from alumni, parents, and friends, and will proactively work to help build Fordham Arts and Sciences’ large leadership/annual and small major gift prospect pipeline.

This position requires local travel as well as evening and weekend work to accommodate donor meetings and events.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in fundraising, business, sales, or a related industry.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated successful track record of solicitation or sales efforts, advancing donors or customers through the pipeline.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to actively listen and deeply connect with constituents and colleagues.

Strong communication skills, high attention to detail and follow‑up, and excellent collaboration, organizational, and project management skills.

Ability to use reflective discernment and to exercise good judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

Ability to confidently, respectfully, and comfortably engage with and solicit diverse constituencies, ensuring that all feel included and welcome.

Expertise in Google Workspace; proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; and familiarity with relational databases (CRMs).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in frontline fundraising and development in higher education.

Plus Delta certification.

Demonstrated understanding of donor engagement strategies in all phases of development: qualification, cultivation, solicitation, close and stewardship.

Experience with Ellucian Advance CRM , Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management, SAP Concur, and Zoom.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $82,500

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $92,500

Note

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

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1161P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

Posting Date

10/16/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Seldom

Standing

Standing Seldom

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least 4 years of experience in fundraising, business, sales, or a related industry?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to work during evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to travel locally?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you an alumnus/a of Fordham University?
  • Yes
  • No