Senior Director of Advancement

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Touro University New York Full time
Overview:

The Senior Director of Advancement will lead a comprehensive fundraising and alumni relations strategy, collaborating closely with the Executive Vice President and Vice President of Institutional Advancement. This seasoned advancement professional will provide leadership and expertise to ensure the success of fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in fundraising, with significant successes in closing major gifts of $100,000 and above. They will also have experience managing fundraising staff, volunteers, and major donor relationships.

The Senior Director of Advancement will play a pivotal role in cultivating a culture of philanthropy within the university community, working closely with the Executive Vice President and Vice President of Institutional Advancement to achieve ambitious goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Development:

    • Organize and implement fundraising strategies, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from a portfolio list generated from Raisers Edge and other research programs used by Institutional Advancement (IA).
    • Manage a portfolio of new prospects and lapsed donors, focusing on gifts of $18,000 and above, with an expectation of a minimum of five one-on-one visits per month.
    • Assist with further implementation of the Graduway platform and serve as the liaison between Graduway and the schools, easing its implementation into the alumni program.
  • Alumni Affairs:

    • Identify and manage a targeted portfolio database of alumni with the aim of soliciting major gifts through an ongoing program in consultation with the central IA office.
  • Communications:

    • Collaborate closely with the Communications and Marketing Department to create necessary presentations for major gift donors.
    • Speak on behalf of the institution at events, or other public functions when necessary.
  • Administration:

    • Provide leadership and direction to the Institutional Advancement team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment in consultation with the VP/IA.
    • Take a leading role in developing and managing budgets for fundraising and alumni relations initiatives.
    • Monitor and evaluate team performance against established goals with the EVP and VP.
    • Maintain detailed documentation of fundraising strategies and processes.

Qualifications:

  • Education, Preparation, and Training:

    • Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
  • Skills:

    • Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development and motivation.
    • Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies, including donors and university leadership.
    • Strategic thinker with a track record of achieving ambitious goals.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising database software specifically Raisers Edge.


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