Director of Development, Annual Giving

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Director of Development for Annual Giving. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead fundraising initiatives, managing a dedicated team while engaging with a diverse portfolio of prospects. Your expertise in cultivating relationships and achieving fundraising goals will drive the success of the organization. Collaborate with various departments to enhance support at all levels, and take charge of special projects that contribute to the mission of the institution. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the academic sector, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a portfolio of prospects.
• Strong management and fundraising skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit leadership annual giving prospects.
• Lead a team of Annual Giving Officers in fundraising efforts.

Skills

Fundraising

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Database Software

Desktop Publishing Software

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Development, Annual Giving is a professional fundraiser responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a targeted portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects. The position typically solicits $200,000 and conducts 110 meetings per year with alumni, friends, and parents. The Director leads a team of three Annual Giving Officers and one Senior Annual Giving Officer, overseeing the fundraising efforts of the team, including training, prospect management, and giving circles for parents, leadership donors, and young alumni. The Director will lead pipeline development for the team by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding 10 future major gifts prospects, and overseeing cultivation strategy and planning for the annual giving officers’ prospects. Additionally, the Director will work closely with other departments within the University Development and Alumni Relations, including School-based Major Gift fundraisers, ITS, Prospect Development, and other development offices throughout the University to raise the school's local, regional, state, national, and international support. The incumbent will also lead special projects at the request and discretion of the Senior Director of Annual Giving. Travel, both local and national, is required.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Required Experience: 5 or more years' professional level experience managing a portfolio of prospects and managing staff.
Preferred Experience: Experience fundraising in an academic and/or non-profit environment and/or project management.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals and effectively interact with donor prospects. Demonstrated management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to take initiative and collaborate with others. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and desktop publishing software applications.

Additional Information

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity