Director of Development HV-NTP-8377

Hudson Valley Community College•City of Troy, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, capable, creative, and caring individual to join their team as a Director of Development. This role is part of the Office of Institutional Advancement and reports to the Chief Advancement Officer / Executive Director of the Foundation. The Director of Development will be responsible for strengthening philanthropic support for the college by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of over 100 donors and prospective donors capable of making gifts of $25,000 or higher. This position will also deepen alumni and donors' connection with HVCC's current priorities, supervise Assistant Directors of Development, and collaborate with other Advancement/Foundation team members to direct fundraising activities including major gifts, annual giving, alumni engagement, and fundraising and alumni events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in development with a proven ability to engage individuals and secure gifts
The ability to inspire donors to provide significant philanthropic support
Ability to communicate effectively with all campus constituents and the public including strong oral, written, and listening ability
Ability and willingness to travel frequently to meet with donors and prospects, including overnight travel
Must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States
Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge suite of products or equivalent donor management system
Experience with fundraising in a higher education not-for-profit environment
Experience soliciting and closing major gifts, planned gifts, or corporate / private grants

Responsibilities

Manages a portfolio of individuals and corporate contacts through the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles.
Forges relationships with a diverse population of prospects to secure gifts that advance Hudson Valley Community College.
Meets with prospects, often in tandem with the President, Chief Advancement Officer, other campus leadership, and faculty members.
Works proactively to deepen prospects' engagement through substantive campus visits and other strategies.
Oversees the preparation of proposals, talking points, and briefings for the President and Chief Advancement Officer.
Ensures that all stakeholders are involved in key efforts focused on specific prospects.
Collaborates closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to identify and articulate fundraising priorities.
Works with Advancement / Foundation colleagues to ensure that donors are properly stewarded.
Collaborates with the Chief Advancement Officer to design prospect strategies for complex solicitations and identify appropriate giving vehicles, including planned giving.
Researches relevant non-governmental grant opportunities, writes grant applications and renewal requests, and submits grant reports as needed.
Maintains complete and timely records of contacts with prospects.
Supervises the work of one or more Assistant Directors of Development, whose duties may include annual giving, alumni relations, and special events.
Works in consultation with the Chief Advancement Officer and other staff to formulate a comprehensive strategy and annual solicitation calendar for annual giving appeals and special initiatives.
Assists in the strategy, planning, preparation, and execution of signature Foundation events.
Serves as primary liaison to the Development and Alumni Committees of the Foundation Board of Directors to develop and facilitate strategy to engage and connect alumni to the college.
Produces alumni newsletters, coordinates alumni events, and creates other plans to significantly increase alumni participation and giving.
Performs other duties as assigned.