Development Associate, Feerick Center for Social Justice

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

Job summary

A leading university in New York City is seeking a Development Associate for the Feerick Center for Social Justice. The role involves supporting fundraising efforts, managing donor relationships, and coordinating events. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of one year of relevant experience. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition remission

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of development and leadership experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Feerick Center fundraising efforts through solicitation.
• Manage logistics for fundraising events and maintain donor relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Ellucian CRM Advance

Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management

Job description

Development Associate, Feerick Center for Social Justice

School Of Law, 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 acomprehensive and competitive benefits packageto its employees, which includesmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offertuition remissionfor 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 itswork-life balanceprogram, the University providesgenerous PTOincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andholidaysthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
• University employees have access to theEmployee 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.

Position Summary

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

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

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

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

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: $65,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $72,000

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

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9367

ABOUT FORDHAM

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 9 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.

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