Fundraising Specialist IV
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards leadership annual gift and major gift donors and prospects in coordination with faculty, staff, and volunteers
Manages a robust portfolio of prospects, creates fundraising strategies, develops relationships with donors, solicits gifts, and coordinates effective donor stewardship
Develops an understanding of the educational, research, operational, and financial needs and goals of assigned college
Cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies, and other friends, and collaborates with the teams in planned giving, principal giving, alumni relations, parent engagement, regional advancement, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support university initiatives
Plans, coordinates, and directs special events for donors and prospects
Updates the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, proposals, contacts, and results
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts
Skill in written and verbal communication
Ability to network, establish, and foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative, and coordinate follow-up
Ability to collect, synthesize, and process information quickly and accurately
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
10 years of relevant experience
Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Job Level Overview Specialized Contributor Level 4 - An advanced/lead role requiring a high degree of knowledge and recognized expertise in the profession or field. Manages large projects, programs, or specialized assignments that are strategic in nature and are without precedent and/or structure. Typically serves as a mentor to less experienced staff and reviews or delegates work. The Fundraising Specialist IV works closely with NTID senior administrators, department leadership and faculty to raise the necessary support for identified priorities. Manages a portfolio of approximately 80-100 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for all prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits major gifts above the $100,000 level and coordinates effective donor stewardship. Cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies and other friends and collaborates with the teams in planned giving, principal giving, alumni relations, regional advancement, parent engagement, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support RIT/NTID initiatives. This position reports to the Office of External Affairs Executive Director. The Fundraising Specialist IV is expected to work collaboratively and constantly seek ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics. This position is the equivalent to the Senior Director of Advancement role.
FLSA Category Exempt
Work Location Hybrid
Compensation $100,000-$130,000
Application Materials Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Additional Details When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://rit.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Rochester-NY/Fundraising-Specialist-IV_JR101334
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Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards leadership annual gift and major gift donors and prospects in coordination with faculty, staff, and volunteers
Manages a robust portfolio of prospects, creates fundraising strategies, develops relationships with donors, solicits gifts, and coordinates effective donor stewardship
Develops an understanding of the educational, research, operational, and financial needs and goals of assigned college
Cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies, and other friends, and collaborates with the teams in planned giving, principal giving, alumni relations, parent engagement, regional advancement, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support university initiatives
Plans, coordinates, and directs special events for donors and prospects
Updates the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, proposals, contacts, and results
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts
Skill in written and verbal communication
Ability to network, establish, and foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative, and coordinate follow-up
Ability to collect, synthesize, and process information quickly and accurately
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
10 years of relevant experience
Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Job Level Overview Specialized Contributor Level 4 - An advanced/lead role requiring a high degree of knowledge and recognized expertise in the profession or field. Manages large projects, programs, or specialized assignments that are strategic in nature and are without precedent and/or structure. Typically serves as a mentor to less experienced staff and reviews or delegates work. The Fundraising Specialist IV works closely with NTID senior administrators, department leadership and faculty to raise the necessary support for identified priorities. Manages a portfolio of approximately 80-100 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for all prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits major gifts above the $100,000 level and coordinates effective donor stewardship. Cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies and other friends and collaborates with the teams in planned giving, principal giving, alumni relations, regional advancement, parent engagement, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support RIT/NTID initiatives. This position reports to the Office of External Affairs Executive Director. The Fundraising Specialist IV is expected to work collaboratively and constantly seek ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics. This position is the equivalent to the Senior Director of Advancement role.
FLSA Category Exempt
Work Location Hybrid
Compensation $100,000-$130,000
Application Materials Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Additional Details When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://rit.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Rochester-NY/Fundraising-Specialist-IV_JR101334
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