Senior Director of Donor Relations & Special Events
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
Senior Director of Donor Relations & Special Events
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Overview
Reporting to the VP for Institutional Advancement, the Senior Director will spearhead large-scale events, initiatives and strategic and ongoing communications which strengthen the long-term relationship between donors/prospects and the institution.
Responsibilities
- Creating and coordinating events and initiatives for donors and prospects through collaborations with key partners, including development staff, volunteer leaders, faculty, administration, and students
- Crafting and monitoring donor stewardship communications, including the gift acknowledgment program and endowment reporting
- Identifying and developing stewardship activities, and for crafting customized recognition events for donors
- Direct supervision of the Director of Donor Relations & Special Projects and the Director of Development Writing
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 15-plus years of events experience in a complex, multi-layered institution such as higher education, arts/culture, or health care.
- 5-plus years experience in communications for Donors.
- Strategic thinker with ability to synthesize and prioritize details and assess them in terms of best practices and alignment to fundraising goals.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and problem-solving skills.
- Confident with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with high-level volunteers, faculty,y and staff.
- Extensive management experience and the ability to drive results through the contribution of staff and colleagues
- Comprehension and effective use of processes and systems for maintaining and sustaining a complex and sustainable Donor Relations program.
Preferred Qualifications
- A willingness to travel as necessary.
- Knowledge of SCT Banner, the College's integrated computer database, or like systems, desirable.
Salary & Benefits
Base pay range: $155,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Work Modality
Hybrid
Work Arrangement
Hybrid/Remote: Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (a combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.
Equity & Inclusion
Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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Job Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Higher Education