Upstate Foundation Development Director

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Foundation is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Children's Miracle Network. The role focuses on increasing retail/corporate giving with measurable targets and active prospect management.

The position engages with corporate leaders, store managers, and community partners to coordinate campaigns, grants, and events, while ensuring strong brand messaging and donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant Development or Retail/Business experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Excellent Communication, Presentation, Collaboration, Multi-tasking And Problem-solving Skills Required.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle to travel within NY State is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of assigned retail/corporate prospects, works with corporate CEOs, store managers, community liaisons and employees to coordinate fundraising activities.
• Ensure appropriate brand messaging, and generate support of employees.
• Work with retail representatives from Children's Miracle Network to implement National Partner Programs.
• Applies for grants from Corporate Foundations as necessary.
• Screens third party fundraisers and provides advice and assistance to third party events.
• Facilitates a culture conducive to increased private giving, including a positive representation of the Foundation with Upstate personnel, donors, prospects, and community organizations.
• Oversee signature Children's Miracle Network Programs (Radiothon for Kids and Direct Mail) and Miracle Family Program.

Skills

Fundraising

Retail/Corporate fundraising

Prospect management

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SUNY Upstate Foundation is in search of a highly motivated Development Director to join the Upstate Foundation Development Team, fundraising for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in partnership with Children's Miracle Network.

This role works to increase retail/corporate giving, including specific and measurable targets regarding fundraising goals, prospect management, personal contacts, stewardship activities, and solicitations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of assigned retail/corporate prospects, works with corporate CEOs, store managers, community liaisons and employees to coordinate fundraising activities.
• Ensure appropriate brand messaging, and generate support of employees.
• Work with retail representatives from Children's Miracle Network to implement National Partner Programs.
• Applies for grants from Corporate Foundations as necessary.
• Screens third party fundraisers and provides advice and assistance to third party events.
• Facilitates a culture conducive to increased private giving, including a positive representation of the Foundation with Upstate personnel, donors, prospects, and community organizations.
• Oversee signature Children's Miracle Network Programs (Radiothon for Kids and Direct Mail) and Miracle Family Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree and 2 years of relevant Development or Retail/Business experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Excellent Communication, Presentation, Collaboration, Multi-tasking And Problem-solving Skills Required.

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle to travel within NY State is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven record of success in the solicitation of gifts and working with volunteers preferred.

Work Days

Monday - Friday, 8:30-4:30. Some Evenings and Weekends.

Message To Applicants

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000, DOE

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Recruitment Office

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