Rochester Institute of Technology
Senior Director of Advancement
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, United States,
Senior Director of Advancement9128BRUniversity AdvancementDevelopment
Job Summary
The Senior Director of Advancement:
Works closely with the university senior administrators, department leadership and faculty to raise the necessary support for identified priorities.
Manages a portfolio of approximately 80-100 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for all prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits major gifts above the $100,000 level and coordinates effective donor stewardship.
Cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies and other friends and collaborates with the teams in planned giving, principal giving, alumni relations, regional advancement, parent engagement, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support RIT initiatives.
Provides strategic leadership and direct supervision to a group of accomplished gift and engagement officers.
Collaborating closely with the Institute-wide Advancement team, they spearhead initiatives that drive forward the institution's mission and foster enduring relationships with key stakeholders.
This position reports to the Assistant Vice President for College Advancement and is expected to work collaboratively and constantly seek ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics.
Senior Director of Advancement for the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, the College of Engineering Technology and the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. The Senior Director of Advancement is responsible for developing and executing the fundraising strategies for the colleges in conjunction with their respective deans and faculty. The colleges prepare students to meet the existing and future needs of industry and solve significant engineering and computing challenges. Laboratories, research centers, maker spaces, design studios and project rooms house the latest equipment to foster a creative and innovative learning environment.
Please note: this position requires travel - some evenings and weekends required.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop an understanding of the educational, research, operational, and financial needs and goals of their assigned College(s) and units.
Closely collaborate with deans and other academic leaders to identify fundraising priorities in assigned College(s) and units, develop the case for support, and articulate those priorities internally and externally.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual gift and major gift donors and prospects in coordination with faculty, staff, and volunteers through the proper clearance process.
Manage a portfolio of approximately 80-100 prospects, creating fundraising strategies for those prospects, and regularly solicit gifts of $100,000 or more. Significant proposal facilitation with other advancement officers is also expected.
Supervise a staff focused on producing high annual and major gifts; measure and monitor activity and progress. Guide and motivate staff to perform at their highest level and to advance their career aspirations.
Assist in planning, coordinating, and directing special events for donors and prospects.
Make appropriate use of time and resources; plan travel efficiently; continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, proposals, contacts, and results.
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for College Advancement.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 7 years of successful major gift fundraising or customer-centered constituent engagement or marketing/sales experience
High degree of computer literacy; interest and aptitude in learning more about management information systems
Travel required; some evenings and weekends required
Ability to manage complex projects and to effectively manage detail
Sophisticated interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Department/College Description
At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support.
RIT's Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of successful major gift fundraising or customer-centered constituent engagement or marketing/sales experience
High degree of computer literacy; interest and aptitude in learning more about management information systems
Travel required; some evenings and weekends required
Ability to manage complex projects and to effectively manage detail
Sophisticated interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Professional Area:
Employment Category:
Fulltime
Staff Job Function:
Wage Band:
$79100 - $132500
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
$79100
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
$132500
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit
www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition
and
www.rit.edu
.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT's Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at:
https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
79100
Hourly/Salary Maximum: 132500
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Job Summary
The Senior Director of Advancement:
Works closely with the university senior administrators, department leadership and faculty to raise the necessary support for identified priorities.
Manages a portfolio of approximately 80-100 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for all prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits major gifts above the $100,000 level and coordinates effective donor stewardship.
Cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies and other friends and collaborates with the teams in planned giving, principal giving, alumni relations, regional advancement, parent engagement, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support RIT initiatives.
Provides strategic leadership and direct supervision to a group of accomplished gift and engagement officers.
Collaborating closely with the Institute-wide Advancement team, they spearhead initiatives that drive forward the institution's mission and foster enduring relationships with key stakeholders.
This position reports to the Assistant Vice President for College Advancement and is expected to work collaboratively and constantly seek ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics.
Senior Director of Advancement for the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, the College of Engineering Technology and the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. The Senior Director of Advancement is responsible for developing and executing the fundraising strategies for the colleges in conjunction with their respective deans and faculty. The colleges prepare students to meet the existing and future needs of industry and solve significant engineering and computing challenges. Laboratories, research centers, maker spaces, design studios and project rooms house the latest equipment to foster a creative and innovative learning environment.
Please note: this position requires travel - some evenings and weekends required.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop an understanding of the educational, research, operational, and financial needs and goals of their assigned College(s) and units.
Closely collaborate with deans and other academic leaders to identify fundraising priorities in assigned College(s) and units, develop the case for support, and articulate those priorities internally and externally.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual gift and major gift donors and prospects in coordination with faculty, staff, and volunteers through the proper clearance process.
Manage a portfolio of approximately 80-100 prospects, creating fundraising strategies for those prospects, and regularly solicit gifts of $100,000 or more. Significant proposal facilitation with other advancement officers is also expected.
Supervise a staff focused on producing high annual and major gifts; measure and monitor activity and progress. Guide and motivate staff to perform at their highest level and to advance their career aspirations.
Assist in planning, coordinating, and directing special events for donors and prospects.
Make appropriate use of time and resources; plan travel efficiently; continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, proposals, contacts, and results.
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for College Advancement.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 7 years of successful major gift fundraising or customer-centered constituent engagement or marketing/sales experience
High degree of computer literacy; interest and aptitude in learning more about management information systems
Travel required; some evenings and weekends required
Ability to manage complex projects and to effectively manage detail
Sophisticated interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Department/College Description
At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support.
RIT's Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of successful major gift fundraising or customer-centered constituent engagement or marketing/sales experience
High degree of computer literacy; interest and aptitude in learning more about management information systems
Travel required; some evenings and weekends required
Ability to manage complex projects and to effectively manage detail
Sophisticated interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Professional Area:
Employment Category:
Fulltime
Staff Job Function:
Wage Band:
$79100 - $132500
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
$79100
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
$132500
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit
www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition
and
www.rit.edu
.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT's Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at:
https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
79100
Hourly/Salary Maximum: 132500
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