Senior Director of Development

4 weeks ago


Ithaca, New York, United States Ithaca College Full time
Job Summary: The Senior Director of Development is a key fundraising professional responsible for managing a portfolio of high-potential donors at Ithaca College. This role involves prospect management, including discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. The Senior Director will develop and maintain long-term relationships with donors who can make significant gifts to the college.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, including developing annual work plans and strategies for visits and solicitations.
  2. Develop and implement creative solicitation strategies for philanthropic gifts, working closely with the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy and other college leaders.
  3. Engage with trustees and other college leaders to strengthen prospect involvement and identify key leadership positions on boards and councils.
  4. Model a collaborative style to facilitate and guide creative donor relationship strategies, working with Donor Relations to identify and confirm individuals, families, and foundations to highlight donors as appropriate.
  5. Develop, plan, and participate in strategic donor engagement opportunities, such as small events for targeted prospects and larger donor stewardship events.
Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's degree and ten years' extensive experience in educational fundraising or a related field.
  2. Prior management experience required, with a strong ability to develop sincere, productive relationships and build trust with internal colleagues and external constituencies.
  3. Clear and effective written and oral communication and presentation skills, including individual and large groups.
  4. Keen sense of requirements necessary to foster a team-centric culture and environment.
  5. Proven success at developing and implementing creative solicitation strategies for philanthropic gifts in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
About Ithaca College: Ithaca College is a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, striving to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age. We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history.

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