Annual Giving Officer

Details•Troy, NY

1d•$72,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of 150-200 prospects who are capable of giving $10,000 - $100,000. The incumbent will travel frequently to solicit annual gifts of $100,000 down to the Patroon Society level ($2,500/year). Who we are: Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎ Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
3 or more years in 3 year's related and progressively responsible fund-raising experience
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Ability to cultivate, solicit and steward donor prospects
Ability to develop and maintain effective relations with donors, including understanding donor motivation, and developing and sustaining donor commitment
Ability to effectively facilitate discussions and effectively engage in public speaking
Ability to promotes and implement processes to build effective donor relationships
Ability to collaborate with others including own team/department, others across the organization and externally where appropriate
Ability to work effectively individually and as a group/ team member exploring options, making decisions and seeking support when appropriate
Ability to develop and contribute to the use of digitally integrated fundraising activities and effectively use analytics
Ability to plan and implement programs, projects and/or events including identifying specific requirements and developing project plans
Ability to work with colleagues and portfolio leadership to implement change initiatives that enhances the donor experience
Ability to collect, analyze and manage relevant information, including prospect research

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education as a front-line fundraiser with a successful record of prospect development or relationship building
Experience managing fundraising volunteers
Experience soliciting parents
Experience soliciting gifts over $10,000
Experience planning and implementing events

Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of 150-200 prospects who are capable of giving $10,000 - $100,000
Solicit annual gifts of $100,000 down to the Patroon Society level ($2,500/year)