Fordham University Looking for Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Reunion Programs Full Time

Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Reunion Programs

Development – Law School,
Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic
institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9
Colleges and Schools. 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees,
  which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition
  remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous immediate employer match towards a
  403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a
  federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of
  its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15
  vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and
  New year.
• University employees have access to the Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help
  employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Reunion Programs seeks to increase
participation of alumni giving and involvement of reunion alumni. Working closely with the Director of Development, the Assistant Director
will implement strategies that foster the engagement of reunion alumni with the ultimate goal of meeting reunion contributions and
participation goals. The Assistant Director will oversee all aspects of the reunion annual giving program, including but not limited to the
solicitation of reunion alumni at the $1,000+ level, reunion volunteer management, and creation of direct mail pieces specifically targeting
reunion alumni.

“This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pursuant to
University’s Hybrid/Remote Work Policy. Please review the policy here:https://www.fordham.edu/info/30810/hybridremote_work_policy/“

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with the Director of Development, sets strategy and manages day-to-day operations of the reunion
  giving program.
• Leads fundraising activity for the 11 Reunion classes, celebrating their 1st-50th Reunions, and identifies and
  prioritizes the solicitation of leadership donors.
• Builds and maintains a portfolio of 150-200 of annual giving prospects.
  Maintains frequent attendance with donors through visits, correspondence, and telephone calls, with the ultimate goal of soliciting annual
  gifts of $2,500+ or $12,500+ multi-year commitments. Encourages their attendance at key events throughout the year.
• Completes 125+
  solicitation and stewardship visits annually with current and prospective donors; solicits a minimum of $1,000,000 in new gifts and
  multi-year commitments for the Law School’s Annual Giving priorities, while closing $500,000 in new gifts and commitments.
• Works with the Director of Development to implement an annual outreach strategy for reunion alumni around the Development team’s
  signature fundraising efforts (calendar year end, fiscal year end, Giving Day, etc.).
• Recruits and manages reunion committee
  volunteers, acting as their liaison to the Development Office, providing all materials needed for peer-to-peer fundraising, reports, etc.,
  and leading all communications and conference calls for volunteers.
• Supports the Law School’s Gift Officers in the
  engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of their Reunion prospects. Provides regular, accurate reporting on Gift Officers’ Reunion
  prospects.
• Manages Law School Reunion website (Jadu).
• Works collaboratively and strategically with other members of the
  Advancement team and other School/University units to promote alumni involvement with Fordham Law as ambassadors, friends, and donors.
• Participates in Advancement activities and events, including dinners, receptions, and alumni campus visits.
• Performs other
  duties as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in development or related field, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrate keen
  understanding of annual giving strategies, constituencies, methods, metrics, and best practices preferably in a higher education
  setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally with the intended audience.
• Curiosity and analytical
  thinking; complex problem solving; ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple projects simultaneously with close attention to
  detail; meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster strong collaborative relationships at all levels of
  a complex organization and professionally interact with all levels of students, staff, faculty, and outside groups.
• Ability to work
  collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment; an ability and willingness to quickly learn both the Law School’s and
  University’s history, mission, demographics, faculty, current programs, and departments, as well as University culture.
• Comfort with using personal computers, tablets, and software programs for retrieving, organizing, researching, and presenting
  appropriate donor/prospect information; proficiency with MS Office Suite (advanced Excel experience preferred); experience with Banner or
  Ellucian a plus.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of
  and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s
  degree in business, communications, public relations, journalism, English or related field.
• At least 3 years of progressively
  successful experience in frontline fundraising and development.

Minimum Starting Salary: $72,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $80,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience,
and skills.

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/4340

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education
distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx
and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in
the United Kingdom. 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all
backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected
categories