Fordham University hiring Major Gifts Officer in New York, NY | LinkedIn (2024)

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About FordhamFounded 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 nine 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.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Major Gifts Officer

Position Number A10355

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Development - Law School

Campus Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement Hybrid

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

Position SummaryReporting to the Executive Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives, the Major Gifts Officer seeks to increase participation in annual, major, and planned giving from alumni, parents, and friends of Fordham University’s School of Law. Working closely with faculty, senior administrators, and volunteers, the Major Gifts Officer seeks to secure leadership commitments at the $100,000+ level. The Major Gifts Officer staffs a portfolio of approximately 150 leadership-level Law School donors, prospects, and volunteers who can make significant commitments at the leadership level to the Law School.

This position may require some evening/weekend work and travel to assigned geographical regions to accomplish the Law School’s fundraising objectives.

Essential FunctionsManages a portfolio comprising approximately 150 prospects and donors who can make gifts of $100,000+.

Completes 150+ visits annually with assigned prospects.

Meets solicitation metrics:

• Year 1: Solicit $1 million, close $500,000
• Year 2: Solicit $2 million, close $1 million
• Year 3: Solicit $3 million, close $1.5 million

Gathers data, assesses prospects, and develops and executes strategies designed to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of prospects to achieve individual and departmental goals.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional FunctionsTravels to assigned geographical regions to accomplish the Law School’s fundraising objectives.

Makes persuasive verbal and written cases for supporting Fordham Law’s key priorities, effectively matching prospects’ interests to specific projects and programs needing support and ensuring effective stewardship of donor relationships.

Records information about prospects and donors utilizing appropriate University databases; reports activity and monitors resources and expenditures associated with his/her program and portfolio.

Assists in setting priorities for multiple short-term and long-term projects based upon established goals for the Law School major gifts team.

Works closely with the development team and senior administration at the Law School to identify new funding opportunities and projects for donors.

Participates in advancement activities and events, including dinners, receptions, and alumni campus visits.

Develops and maintains relationships with faculty, staff, and volunteers associated with his/her portfolios/programs; meets with colleagues across campus to coordinate and execute strategies, utilizing experience and knowledge to resolve conflicts and build consensus.

Required Qualifications: Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in liberal arts, business, communications, or related field

Minimum of three years of successful fundraising experience and a proven track record of closing five, six, and seven-figure gifts; or, in lieu of a degree

Minimum of five years experience in development or related field, preferably in a higher education setting.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsStrong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, as well as a high level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings.

Curiosity and analytical thinking, global perspective, 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.

A general level of comfort when dealing with high-net-worth individuals, an ability to maintain discretion, and a high level of confidentiality when dealing with significant benefactors.

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment; an ability and willingness to quickly learn 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, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree, such as J.D. or LL.M

Experience working with trusts, estates, and estate planning products; this experience can be within a university setting, other not-for-profit, or in the private sector; private sector experience in wealth management or accounting is relevant.

Prior capital campaign experience.

Experience with Banner or Blackbaud.

Minimum Starting Salary $94,000

Maximum Starting Salary $111,000

QualificationsNote Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A657P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 05/20/2024

Special InstructionsEEO StatementFordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.