Senior Development Manager, Leadership Giving

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Baruch College in New York, part of the City University of New York system, seeks a Development Manager (Deputy Director of Leadership Giving) to lead major gift fundraising efforts. You will manage a portfolio of high-potential donors, design tailored solicitation strategies, and collaborate with Deans and volunteer leaders to advance Baruch’s fundraising priorities.

The role emphasizes strategic donor engagement, travel for cultivation, and delivering timely reports to support major gift

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.
• Four plus years in fundraising or sales and higher education fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated achievement of successful fundraising from individual donors.
• Broad-based knowledge of prospect management, cultivation and stewardship.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Superb fundraising judgment and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• articulate spokesperson on behalf of Baruch.
• Keen sensitivity to human relations and ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact with a portfolio of 100 - 125 prospects and donors capable of making five, six and seven figure gifts, working to engage them more deeply in the life of the College and solicit their philanthropic support.
• Conduct 120 -150 meaningful interactions with donors/prospects annually.
• Build individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Some fundraising-related travel to points outside of the New York City area, including but not limited to, Florida and California
• Administrative: Create management reports as needed, call reports and meeting request memos. Maintain a detailed record of prospect engagement in database.
• Planned Giving Growth and Outreach –Work with administrators and planned giving professionals to maximize giving through deferred giving structures.
• Work closely with Deans, faculty, administrators and volunteer leaders to build and steward department and center advisory boards.
• Grow individual support from the College’s industry, affinity and corporate alumni network.
• Actively maintains a current body of knowledge about Baruch’s three schools and their fundraising priorities.
• Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Raiser's Edge

Donor cultivation

Prospect management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Baruch College in New York, part of the City University of New York system, seeks a Development Manager (Deputy Director of Leadership Giving) to lead major gift fundraising efforts. You will manage a portfolio of high-potential donors, design tailored solicitation strategies, and collaborate with Deans and volunteer leaders to advance Baruch’s fundraising priorities.

The role emphasizes strategic donor engagement, travel for cultivation, and delivering timely reports to support major gift