Development Associate, Feerick Center for Social Justice

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in New York seeks a Development Associate for the Feerick Center for Social Justice. The role focuses on enhancing fundraising efforts through strategic planning, donor engagement, and event management. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with a commitment to Jesuit education.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Remission

Generous Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of development and leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills and professional judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Feerick Center to increase fundraising efforts.
• Manage targeted solicitation and create cultivation events.
• Coordinate fundraising meetings and logistics for events.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Ellucian CRM Advance

Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Feerick Center for Social Justice and the Executive Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives, the Feerick Center Development Associate will work solely on supporting the Feerick Center to ensure that fundraising across the mid-level and bottom of the gift pyramid increases through identification/cultivation/solicitation by staff and volunteer leadership.

The Development Associate will collaborate with the Feerick Center and the Dean in strategic planning for Feerick Center fundraising, including establishing fundraising goals for the Center and working to achieve those goals; open communication between the Development Associate and both the Feerick Center and the Development Office is essential for the success of this role. The Development Associate will manage all targeted solicitation for the Feerick Center audience, the creation of cultivation events, and the stewardship of existing donors. The Development Associate will provide operational support for the Feerick Center and assist with special project initiatives.

Essential Functions

Works solely on supporting the Feerick Center to ensure that fundraising across the mid-level and bottom of the gift pyramid increases through identification/cultivation/solicitation by staff and volunteer leadership.

Collaborates with the Feerick Center and the Dean in strategic planning for Feerick Center fundraising, including establishing fundraising goals for the Center and working to achieve those goals.

Manages all targeted solicitation for the Feerick Center audience, creating cultivation events, and the stewardship of existing donors.

Provides operational support for the Feerick Center and assists with special projects.

Essential Functions Note

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.

Additional Functions

Coordinates all Feerick Center fundraising meetings: scheduling, agenda, preparation of materials, taking meeting notes, ensuring follow-up and next steps are shared with all staff and volunteers.

Supports and coordinates all Feerick Center fundraising volunteers and committees (Awards and Benefit and FriendRaiser), ensuring volunteers meet regularly and are engaged with the Center.

Manages logistics for all Feerick Center fundraising events (Awards and Benefit Reception, FriendRaiser) from conception to implementation, ensuring that the events run smoothly, are well attended, and that all goals for the event are exceeded.

Manages a portfolio consisting of Feerick Center prospects, builds and maintains that portfolio, and devises and implements solicitation strategies for each prospect in the pool.

Maintains frequent contact with donors through visits, correspondence, and telephone calls; encourages their attendance at key events throughout the year. Capable of asking for gifts across the mid-level and bottom of the gift pyramid, retaining and increasing giving from existing donors, and identifying new donors.

Utilizes Advance and Fundraising Performance Management systems to record moves, asks, and outcomes including contact reports, proposals, and gift commitments.

Coordinates with cross-functional teams (Communications, Alumni Relations, Advancement, etc.) on segmentation and outreach strategy for the Feerick Center’s events and giving campaigns.

Manages all social media aspects for the Feerick Center.

Maintains fundraising web pages (GiveCampus and iMods). Creates appeal codes and friendly URLs to track giving and special fundraising initiatives.

Collaborates with colleagues throughout Law Development to ensure effective, efficient, and coordinated fundraising strategies.

Develops and maintains relationships with faculty, staff, and volunteers associated with the Feerick Center; meets with colleagues across campus to coordinate and execute strategies, utilizing experience and knowledge to resolve conflicts and build consensus.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible development and leadership experience, demonstrating a successful track record in solicitation efforts.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Positive and creative manner of approaching issues; strong analytical skills and professional judgment.

Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, as well as a high level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings.

A general level of comfort when dealing with high-net-worth individuals, an ability to maintain discretion, and a high level of confidentiality when dealing with significant benefactors.

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment; an ability and willingness to quickly learn the Law School’s history, mission, demographics, faculty, current programs, and departments, as well as the University culture.

Comfort with using personal computers, tablets, and software programs for retrieving, organizing, researching, and presenting appropriate donor/prospect information; proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

Analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems; ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple projects simultaneously with close attention to detail, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree.

Experience with Ellucian CRM Advance and Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management.

Knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit education.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $65,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $72,000

Note

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

Is this a Union position?

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number

Posting Number A863P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/13/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity 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

Physical Activity

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing

Standing Often

Walking

Walking Often

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom

Climbing stairs Seldom

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Seldom

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Seldom

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 a minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible development and leadership experience, demonstrating a successful track record in solicitation efforts?
  • Yes
  • No