Director of Principal Gifts (Development Officer) * Posting Reopened *

Director of Principal Gifts (Development Officer) * Posting Reopened *

Job ID

27045

Location

Central Office

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks an experienced Director of Principal Gifts for the office of University Advancement. CUNY is the nation's leading urban public university serving more than 500,000 degree-seeking students. The University comprises of 25 institutions: 11 senior colleges, seven community colleges, William E. Macaulay Honors College at CUNY, CUNY Graduate Center, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, CUNY School of Law, CUNY School of Professional Studies and CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy. The office of University Advancement strives to develop new fundraising streams, forging relationships with corporate and philanthropic foundations, and private donors.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, the Director of Principal Gifts partners with CUNY Colleges in developing strategies to encourage foundation and corporate support for their programs. The Director will also work with Advancement Staff, College Presidents, Provosts, Deans, Department Chair, Staff and Faculty in identifying and developing relationships with Principal Gifts donors.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but will not be limited to following:

• Conducts stewardship and cultivation activities to strengthen relationships with current and prospective Principal Gifts donors;

• Researches donors for Principal Gifts opportunity; advises and provides Colleges with detailed research reports on individuals, corporations, foundations, and business in areas of interest;

• Prepares proposals for multi-College approaches to Principal Gifts;

• Liaison with the College Presidents, staff, and faculty to assist with the Colleges comprehensive campaigns;

• Responds to specific development-related requests from faculty and staff of the Colleges;

• Builds prospect profiles and manages information in database and spreadsheets;

• Organizes and prepares briefings on prospective Principal Gifts donors;

• Performs related projects as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement;

• Holds primary responsibility for gifts of estates, trusts, and various other and financial venues that reflect financial planning and deferred giving opportunities;

• Serves as fundraising liaison to several University areas and prepares written materials;

• Has primary responsibility for training and support for other staff members working with donors on principal gifts.

Note: Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work on-site in the office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in Principal Gifts, or related experience, preferably within an educational institution;

• Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of tools used for planned giving;

• Excellent interpersonal, managerial, and organizational skills;

• Detailed-orientation, multi-tasking ability with excellent writing and oral communication skills;

• Interest in working as a member of a team of development and marketing professionals;

• Commitment to providing the highest level of support and assistance to the 25 Colleges of the City University of New York.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops and implements strategies to secure major gifts to a College or Unit.

• Creates and implements thoughtful strategies to attract gifts from donors and prospects; works with management to establish, and meet, goals and targets

• Builds relationships, seeking new donors through prospecting using a variety of sources, and maintaining ongoing relationships with existing donors, collaborating with College and University management

• Ensures reporting requirements are completed in timely and accurate manner; utilizes automated systems for tracking and reporting

• Adheres to established protocols such as the University's gift acceptance policy

• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $124,656-129,309; commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is

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CLOSING DATE

*Posting Reopened Until 5/27/24.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.