Regional Advancement Director

Colgate University • Hamilton, NY

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About The Position

Founded in 1819, Colgate is a small, highly selective residential liberal arts college for students of talent who are preparing for lives of leadership and productive citizenship. The University recently launched a $1B campaign in support of the Third-Century Plan, a comprehensive roadmap that will advance Colgate's efforts to pursue its mission at the highest level and establish Colgate as one of the finest undergraduate institutions in the nation. One of the components-the Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)- stands as Colgate's most definitive plan in 200 years for elevating the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the institution.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, cultivating and stewarding relationships with major gift prospects and donors as assigned to secure resources in support of Colgate's mission and campaign priorities and increase levels of engagement utilizing effective prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.
• Responsible for developing and executing strategies for solicitation that maximize the prospect's giving potential while aligning university priorities with donor intent.
• Responsible for demonstrating respect for people and their differences, as well as the benefits of a diverse workforce, and the value of open and collegial dialogue.
• Responsible for effectively accessing and navigating relevant technology systems used in advancement, and utilizing data as a resource in decision-making while maintaining respect for the security of private or confidential information.
• Responsible for developing strong working relationships with Office of Advancement colleagues, University administrators, faculty and staff to professionally address both opportunities and concerns.
• Accountable for meeting performance metrics established by the Office of Advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees