Development Leader: Alumni & Donor Engagement

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Project management

Discretion / confidentiality

Donor engagement

Google Workspace

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ellucian Advance CRM

Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management

SAP Concur

Zoom

Job description

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,