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Senior Director of Development, Arts and Sciences

Fordham University

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 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 Senior Director of Development, Arts and Sciences

Position Number A01015

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Development - A&S and Professional Schools

Campus Lincoln Center

Location Hybrid

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

Position Summary 

The Senior Director of Development, Arts and Sciences, reports to the Executive Director of Development, Arts and Sciences, and will serve as a senior fundraiser for Arts and Sciences, working directly with a dean, other senior college leaders, and faculty, to develop and solicit six-figure gifts and greater, when possible.

The Senior Director will collaborate with the Executive Director and Dean to develop and execute a fundraising strategy.

Some travel and evening/weekend work is required.

"This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pursuant to University’s Hybrid/Remote Work Policy. Please review the policy here."

Essential Functions 

  • Develops an in-depth understanding of the vision and strategic priorities for Fordham University and the Schools of Arts and Sciences, and the Orthodox Christian Studies Center.
  • Guided by the university’s, the school’s, and the center’s priorities, and in consultation with the executive director, develops and executes short- and long-term strategic major gift fundraising plans and solicitations.
  • Cultivates new and existing donor relationships with innovative/meaningful cultivation opportunities and solicits gifts independently or in partnership with the dean, faculty, senior leaders, alumni, volunteers, the Arts and Sciences development team, and other DAUR colleagues.
  • Identifies and recruits potential members to serve on the school or center’s advisory council.
  • In support of college priorities and initiatives, prepares case statements, give menus, and marketing materials in collaboration with the Dean, University Marketing, and others.
  • Collaborates with colleagues throughout the DAUR division to ensure effective, efficient, and coordinated fund-raising strategies and assist, where needed, in reunions and important university-wide special events.
  • Advances and supports the University’s Jesuit mission and identity.
  • Demonstrates competency in using standard office software (MS Office &/or Google Office) and fundraising applications (such as Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Ellucian CRM Advance, and Tapestry).

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

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.
  • Eight or more years of progressively responsible development experience in a higher education setting and/or a combination of relevant experience and education.
  • Experience in a university setting with strong face-to-face donor solicitation experience; proven track record of fundraising success in six-figure major gift solicitations.
  • Stature and experience to effectively advise the dean and faculty on fundraising strategies and to represent giving opportunities and priorities to colleagues, alumni, volunteers, donors, and prospects.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills 

  • Excellent judgment, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Must be a good listener.
  • Demonstrated creative thinker and problem solver.
  • Expected to carry out duties in a manner consistent with DAUR’s core values.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Advanced degree.
  • Experience with seven-figure solicitations, including the development of sophisticated solicitations for principal gift prospects and donors.
  • Experience using Blackbaud’s Fundraiser Performance Management Platform and Ellucian’s CRM Advance.
  • Intellectual curiosity to pursue opportunities in a wide range of interest areas.

Minimum Starting Salary $130,000

Maximum Starting Salary $145,000

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

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number A570P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 01/29/2024

Special Instructions 

EEO Statement 

Fordham 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.

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing Often

Walking Often

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom

Climbing stairs Seldom

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead Seldom

Pulling, pushing Seldom

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Seldom

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

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