Senior Director for Development, Major Gifts

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job #
039726

Department Code
34203-7032

Department
‘Cuse Athletics Fund

Job Title
Senior Director for Development, Major Gifts

Location
Syracuse, New York

Pay Range
Commensurate with experience

Staff Level
S6

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hours

Candidates may be eligible for a hybrid flexible work arrangement that allows eligible staff members who have demonstrated the ability to perform productively to work from a remote home location. These arrangements can be made in full or for partial days/weeks.

Job Type
Full-time

Campus
Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable

Job Description

As part of the $1.5B Forever Orange Campaign and the $150M John A. Lally Athletic Complex Athletics Capital Campaign, the Sr. Director for Development, Major Gifts, will be responsible for cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding major and principal gift level donors with gifts of $100,000 or more, and an emphasis on six and seven figure commitments. This position is a key strategic partner to the Associate Athletic Director for Development / Major Gifts and the Executive Director of the ‘Cuse Athletics Fund (’ CAF ) with an emphasis on expansion of the Legends Society, the athletics major giving society for Syracuse University.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of successful experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in a college or university setting.
• Experience in Division I Athletics is strongly preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to generate private philanthropic support and bringing closure to donor gifts of $100,000.
• Awareness of indicators of wealth and the ability to engage in meaningful and thoughtful conversations with prospective donors.
• General knowledge of planned or deferred gift instruments and the ability to collaborate with the Gift Planning Staff.
• Familiarity and understanding of current issues in the intercollegiate athletics and higher education.
• Ability to direct and perform confidential detailed work with accuracy under deadline pressure.
• Mature professional attitude, donor/client focus and the ability to manage and direct multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations, particularly those impacting representatives of the institution and athletic interests.
• Ability to work with University and donor database systems.
• Impeccable integrity and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel significantly.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director has front-line responsibility for solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of major gift donors and prospective donors. The position works closely with the Associate Athletic Director for Development with supporting him/her fully in advancement work. They will need to conduct a minimum of 120 face-to-face visits focused on moving potential major and principal donors toward gift discussions, both on campus and throughout the U.S.

Develops and implements strategies and plans via effective use of the CITRUS /Blackbaud CRM database for donor visits, including but not limited to, research requests, proposal preparation, collaboration with other on-campus development specialists and coordinating travel and other logistical arrangements.

Attend and participate in Advancement and External Affairs and ’Cuse Athletic Fund (’CAF) Major Gift meetings, training and professional development sessions, and other events or activities, as required by the Executive Director.

Attend and provide appropriate staff support at athletic-related events at home and selected away games, championships and/or tournaments.

Other duties as assigned.

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Physical Requirements

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Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

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Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/98987

Job Posting Date
05/12/2023

Application Deadline

Full Consideration By

Job Category
Staff

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