Senior Director of Development, Tandon School of Engineering
About The Position
University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment. The Senior Director of Development, Tandon School of Engineering will develop, plan, and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high networth prospects who have the capacity to make $1M - $5M gifts and will be progressively responsible for raising 7-8 figures annually. Maintain a discovery prospect pool with an emphasis on qualification that leads to a portfolio of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Achieve 80-100 meaningful engagements and/or meetings in-person or virtually annually, as appropriate. Travel as required, and as University policy allows, to build and strengthen relationships and develop philanthropy. Advise and mentor the fundraising team to contribute to the overall success of the team. UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7+ years experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative and collaborate with others
- Working knowledge of various software applications
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree or completion of a fundraising certificate program
- Managing complex projects
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the NYC-metro area's philanthropic community
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, intellectual curiosity and interest about topics related to the University's funding priorities, engaging conversationalist, active listener, ability to demonstrate empathy
- Knowledge of Blackbaud/Sunguard database systems preferred, or knowledge of fundraising databases
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high networth prospects who have the capacity to make $1M - $5M gifts and will be progressively responsible for raising 7-8 figures annually.
- Maintain a discovery prospect pool with an emphasis on qualification that leads to a portfolio of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Achieve 80-100 meaningful engagements and/or meetings in-person or virtually annually, as appropriate.
- Travel as required, and as University policy allows, to build and strengthen relationships and develop philanthropy.
- Advise and mentor the fundraising team to contribute to the overall success of the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
