Chief Development Officer: Fundraising Strategy & Alumni

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 400,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Family building support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Columbia Business School in New York seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising strategy and alumni engagement, reporting to the Dean. You will guide a large team across major gifts, alumni relations, and communications, with full responsibility for the department's budget.

With a track record of at least ten years in senior fundraising leadership, you will partner with CBS leadership to advance the school's mission and priorities while leveraging CBS's prestigious network and

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of senior fundraising leadership experience in a large, complex institution.
• Experience handling major gifts, alumni engagement, and philanthropic strategy.
• Proven ability to lead a sizable team, manage budgets, and collaborate with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy and donor engagement for CBS.
• Oversee major and principal gifts, alumni relations, foundation relations, and corporate partnerships.
• Manage the department budget and operations, ensuring sustainable fundraising momentum.
• Partner with the Dean and CBS leadership to advance institutional priorities.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Alumni engagement

Strategic philanthropy

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

Columbia Business School in New York seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising strategy and alumni engagement, reporting to the Dean. You will guide a large team across major gifts, alumni relations, and communications, with full responsibility for the department's budget.

With a track record of at least ten years in senior fundraising leadership, you will partner with CBS leadership to advance the school's mission and priorities while leveraging CBS's prestigious network and