Associate Director, Major Giving (Northeast)
Job Description
The Associate Director, Major Giving, reports to the Director, Regional Major Giving (Northeast and Southeast) and is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals primarily in the New York City, Fairfield County, and North Jersey areas who are capable of making gifts of $250K to $4.9M. Specific metrics will depend on the level of the hire, but the position is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of approximately 110 prospects, conducting 110+ substantive visits and raising at least $1.35M annually.
To be successful in meeting those goals, the Associate Director is expected to devise creative strategies for guiding the relationship and for the ultimate solicitation of prospects by collaborating closely with colleagues internal to University Advancement and with external stakeholders/volunteers. The Associate Director writes effective solicitation letters and proposals and demonstrates strategic relationship management to maximize fundraising productivity, provides staff support for volunteer committees as assigned, and develops productive working relationships with key volunteers.
Critical to the success of this position will be the ability to effectively collaborate & partner with fellow major gift officers, as well as other fundraising units including Athletic Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gift Planning, Leadership & Annual Giving, and School Development. Productivity will be measured through individual performance.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed according to the levels listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:
- Associate Director: $99,900 - $124,850; 1-3 years experience
- Associate Director: $110,300 - $137,900; 3-5 years related professional experience
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