Development Manager - Major Gifts, Higher Ed

Women Empowered For Succes (WES); New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Baruch College is seeking a Development Manager to lead front-line fundraising efforts, reporting to the Director of Leadership Giving. You will manage a portfolio of 100–125 prospects capable of five, six, and seven-figure gifts, and you will engage donors through a robust plan of cultivation and solicitation.

You’ll be responsible for 120–150 donor interactions per year, coordinate strategic donor engagement, and collaborate with Deans, faculty, and volunteers to advance Baruch’s fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.
• Demonstrated achievement of successful fundraising from individual donors.
• Broad-based knowledge of prospect management, cultivation and stewardship.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact with a portfolio of 100 - 125 prospects and donors capable of five, six and seven figure gifts, engaging them in the College's life and seeking support.
• Conduct 120 -150 meaningful interactions with donors/prospects annually.
• Build individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Some fundraising-related travel to points outside the New York City area, including Florida and California.
• Administrative: Create management reports, call reports and meeting memos; maintain prospect engagement in database.
• Support Planned Giving growth and work with administrators and professionals to maximize deferred giving.
• Collaborate with Deans, faculty, administrators and volunteers to build and steward advisory boards.
• Grow individual support from the College’s industry, affinity and corporate alumni network.
• Maintain current knowledge about Baruch’s schools and fundraising priorities.
• Assist with special projects and other related duties.

Skills

Fundraising

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Baruch College is seeking a Development Manager to lead front-line fundraising efforts, reporting to the Director of Leadership Giving. You will manage a portfolio of 100–125 prospects capable of five, six, and seven-figure gifts, and you will engage donors through a robust plan of cultivation and solicitation.

You’ll be responsible for 120–150 donor interactions per year, coordinate strategic donor engagement, and collaborate with Deans, faculty, and volunteers to advance Baruch’s fundraising