About this opportunity
Acquire Talent Partners LLC lists this Director of Major Gifts opportunity in westchester county, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our client, a premier private university, is seeking a Director of Development (Major Gifts) to join their growing Advancement team to own and cultivate a robust portfolio of alumni, parents, and attendees of their performing arts, sports, etc programs.
Benefits
Robust 403B matching (5%+)
22 PTO days + Holidays
Strong, discounted medical, dental, and vision plans
Summer Fridays
4 Days in Office | 1 Remote
Onsite parking
Responsibilities
Build and cultivate 50–70 prospects capable of giving $75,000+, meeting key metrics for meetings, solicitations, and annual revenue.
Oversee Current Parent Giving, recruit members for the Parent’s Leadership Council, manage bi-annual meetings, and qualify 10–15 new parent major gift prospects annually.
Prospect Research & Cultivation: Leverage institutional resources to identify, qualify, and steward new prospects into long-term philanthropic relationships.
Collaborate with Advancement staff and campus leaders (e.g., Athletics, Performing Arts) to design donor-centric experiences and advance affinity-based fundraising strategies.
Assist with the planning and execution of key signature initiatives, including the Trustees Gala, Winged Foot Golf Outing, and Homecoming.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience with demonstrated success building and managing a donor portfolio within a high-functioning organization of philanthropy. Institutions of higher education a plus
Knowledge and experience cultivating and closing gifts from a range of affinity groups, including but not limited to parents of current students, the Performing Arts, and in support of Athletics.
Demonstrated success closing commitments of $75,000 and above a plus.
Proven ability to set priorities, be innovative, and challenge the status quo.
Who can apply
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