[Hiring] Associate Director, Development @Ithaca College

Role Description

The Associate Director, Development is a frontline fundraising professional responsible for managing a portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends of Ithaca College with the capacity and inclination to make leadership annual gifts, with a primary focus on the Blue & Gold Giving Society. The position manages prospects through discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship and works collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, and senior leadership to strengthen donor relationships and advance leadership annual giving.

This position may be performed remotely for individuals residing within the assigned geographic territory (Metro NYC). Individuals residing outside the assigned territory must be within reasonable commuting distance of Ithaca College.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects, including alumni, parents, and friends.
• Establish and maintain active prospect management strategies.
• Develop and strengthen prospect relationships through regular in-person and virtual engagement.
• Identify opportunities to refer prospects with potential for major gift support.
• Develop and execute strategies to acquire, renew, and upgrade leadership annual giving donors.
• Solicit leadership annual gifts and manage the process through gift closure and stewardship.
• Maintain accountability for fundraising activity and results.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Division of Advancement, faculty, and senior leadership.
• Participate in on- and off-campus events to engage prospects strategically.
• Assist with the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers.
• Maintain accurate and current prospect information and management strategies in the College’s database.
• Document visits, solicitations, and other prospect activity in a timely manner.
• Monitor and assess performance against established measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Ability to effectively represent Ithaca College and communicate its mission.
• Knowledge of the higher education environment.
• Ability to travel and possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Ability to attend College functions during and after normal business hours.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and carry out responsibilities with professionalism.

Requirements

• Regular use of a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Regular movement between campus locations for meetings, programs, events, and other work-related activities.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to support College programs and events.
• Frequent travel to develop and strengthen prospect relationships.

Benefits

• Healthcare including vision and dental.
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies.
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution.
• EAP.
• Flexible Work Plans.
• Educational Benefits.
• Career-Enhancing Trainings.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or [email protected].

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate

$62,353.20