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Development Manager (HEA) - Office of Institutional Advancement, Communications & External Affairs

Employer
City College of New York
Location
New York City, New York
Salary
90,375 - $107,789
Date posted
Feb 15, 2023

Development Manager (HEA) - Office of Institutional Advancement, Communications & External Affairs

Job ID: 26324

POSITION DETAILS

For 175 years, the City College of New York (originally founded as The Free Academy) has welcomed generations of students to our campus to learn under the guidance of world-class faculty. Together, our students and faculty look to address some of the greatest challenges faced by communities both local to the Harlem and greater New York area, and around the world.

It is in keeping with the tradition of providing access to excellence for our students that the City College Office of Institutional Advancement, Communications & External Relations, which manages the Foundation for City College, works to develop and support a strong foundation of resources required to fulfill the educational mission of the City College of New York. 

The mission of the Foundation for City College, Inc. is to provide access to educational and research excellence, particularly to students who might not otherwise attend a senior college. Private gifts have the power to advance higher education, which transforms lives and communities and the Foundation strives to enrich the City College experience for students, faculty, and staff, and to work in collaboration with the President of The City College of New York to raise significant financial support from private sources, and to steward the Foundation's assets while serving as advocates for the College. 

The Foundation supports a variety of programs at City College, including named professorships, advanced research operations, innovative programs leading to increased student success and campus-wide wellness opportunities, workforce development initiatives as well as special programs and lectures that bring some of the nation's top intellectuals to our campus. The vision of the Foundation for City College is to be the steward of The City College of New York through the Foundation's position as advocates for the College's endowment and to serve as a leader in accountability, stewardship, and overall commitment to excellence. 

Position Summary:

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

This role will manage fundraising activities and relationships for a core group of donors. The focus will be cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual donors. Specifically, responsibilities will include:

  • Identify, cultivate, and steward donors ($1,000-$24,999)
  • Build a broad network of individual donors through appropriate channels including events, individual networking, and targeted outreach
  • Build strategic relationships with key advisors and connectors, and develop multiyear engagement plans
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners, including, but not limited to:
    • VP & Executive Director, Office of Institutional Advancement & Communications (OIACER)
    • Office of the President
    • Academic Deans and Chairs
    • Director, Grants & Foundations (OIACER)
    • Manager, Prospect Research {OIACER)
    • Development Coordinators {OIACER)
    • Associate Executive Director of Marketing & Communications (OIACER)

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Other Qualifications:

  • Three- five years of not-for-profit fundraising experience is preferred.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, with public speaking ability that will inspire and motivate others.
  • Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with board members, volunteers, and donors.
  • Self-motivated, results oriented leader with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • High level of diplomacy, patience, and flexibility.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Proficient in CRM, preferably Raiser's Edge
  • A willingness to take risks and address complex issues creatively and effectively
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with and across teams, seeks, and provides constructive feedback

VACCINE REQUIREMENT:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

Please note: Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Plans and manages College fundraising strategy and operations.

  • Implements and monitors comprehensive resource development program; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures
  • Fulfills specific goals and targets based on individual portfolio
  • Assists Director with developing funding strategies and assessing outcomes
  • Oversees annual and/or major gift activities to support strategic plan
  • Maintains relationships with donors and sponsoring organizations to cultivate and maintain funding
  • Prepares financial reports for management; may write grant proposals
  • May manage professional and/or clerical staff
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Based: $90,375 - $107,789. Salary commensurate with 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.

After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period.

If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day.

Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website.

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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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