The City University of New York

Director of Development (Development Director) * Posting Reopened *

Job ID

27042

Location

Central Office

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks an experienced Director of Development for the office of University Advancement. CUNY is the nation’s leading urban public university serving more than 500,000 degree-seeking students. The University comprises of 25 institutions: 11 senior colleges, seven community colleges, William E. Macaulay Honors College at CUNY, CUNY Graduate Center, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, CUNY School of Law, CUNY School of Professional Studies and CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy. The office of University Advancement strives to develop new fundraising streams, forging relationships with corporate and philanthropic foundations, and private donors.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, the Director of Development partners with CUNY Colleges in developing strategies to encourage foundation and corporate support for their programs. The Director will also work with Advancement Staff, College Presidents, Provosts, Deans, Department Chair, Staff and Faculty in identifying and developing relationships with Development donors.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but will not be limited to following:

• Conducts stewardship and cultivation activities to strengthen relationships with current and prospective Development donors;
• Researches donors for Development opportunity; advises and provides Colleges with detailed research reports on individuals, corporations, foundations, and business in areas of interest;
• Prepares proposals for multi-College approaches to Development;
• Directs campaign activities of the University; Liaises with the College Presidents, staff, and faculty as well as central office staff to assist with the Colleges comprehensive campaigns;
• Responds to specific development-related requests from faculty and staff of the Colleges;
• Builds prospect profiles and manages information in database and spreadsheets;
• Organizes and prepares briefings on prospective Development donors;
• Responsible for the creation of plans, implementation of strategies, and supervision of fundraising programs of the University;
• Manages numerous programming budgets; consult with both current and prospective donors regarding applicable technical and gift planning matters;
• Supervises the publication and distribution of various development publications;
• Performs related projects as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement.

Note: Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work on-site in the office

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eight years of experience in Development, or related experience, preferably within an educational institution;
• Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of tools used for planned giving;
• Excellent interpersonal, managerial, and organizational skills;
• Detailed-orientation, multi-tasking ability with excellent writing and oral communication skills;
• Interest in working as a member of a team of development and marketing professionals;
• Commitment to providing the highest level of support and assistance to the 25 Colleges of the City University of New York.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs College's fundraising strategy and administration of fund-raising programs.

• Designs, implements and monitors comprehensive resource development program
• Responsible for meeting specific goals and targets
• Develops funding strategies; assesses outcome of strategic plan
• Oversees a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects to establish and sustain ongoing relations
• Maintains relationships with donors and sponsoring organizations to cultivate and maintain funding
• Ensures reporting requirements are completed in timely and accurate manner
• Manages professional and clerical staff
• Performs related duties as assigned

Job Title Name: Development Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $124,656 - $129,310; commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=27042&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After logging in to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers.

CLOSING DATE

• Posting Reopened Until 5/27/24.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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