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Executive Director Regional Advancement Metro NY

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY, USA · North Syracuse, NY, USA

Posted on Nov 27, 2024

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Job #	041507
Department Code	50412-0022
Department	Advancement and External Affairs
Job Title	Executive Director Regional Advancement Metro NY
Location	New York, NY
Pay Range	$130,000 - $190,000
Pay Determination	Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level	S6
FLSA Status	Exempt
Hours	Standard University business hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am – 4:30pm (summer) Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type	Full-time
Campus	New York, NY
Unionized Position Code	Not Applicable
Job Description	This position provides strategic direction, oversight, and implementation of fundraising for the metro NY area. They develop, plan, and implement all phases of the metro NY regional giving program including the acquisition, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects across all external constituencies. The role manages a team of gift officers and administration, providing innovative leadership, monitoring progress toward individual/team goals, and creating a culture of collaboration and trust that extends beyond the NYC based team to the broader team of partners across AEA and the University. Extensive collaboration is important as the role works closely with campus-based fundraising and academic units to fulfill unit and divisional goals and works in partnership with staff of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, special events, and the Office of Multicultural Advancement based in the region to leverage and support programming opportunities developed to strengthen and deepen relationships with graduates across all life stages. The Executive Director serves on the leadership team of Executive Directors for the Central Giving Team and partners closely with these colleagues to help strengthen the pipeline of prospects. They also manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors from the region partnering with AEA and school/college leadership on these high-capacity prospects.
Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus. A successful record of accomplishment in fundraising is necessary and experience in managing major gift officers is preferred ideally at a major research institution. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of successful major gift experience working with donors and prospects at the highest levels of capability. Candidate should have a successful history of managing and motivating a team and working collaboratively in a complex environment. Possess a working knowledge of the uniqueness, culture, and geography of the metro NY market and ability to travel throughout the region. A valid driver’s license is required.
Skills and Knowledge	Must be highly collaborative and have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with external constituents such as alumni and parents, as well as internal constituents such as administration, fundraising colleagues, faculty and deans. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines and objectives is important. Requires the ability to manage and inspire, to be an enthusiastic and strategic partner, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to problem solve challenging situations. Experience working productively in a remote work environment is preferred. Proficiency in a CRM as well as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including the ability to produce presentation quality documents, is required.
Responsibilities	Provide strategic direction, oversight, and implementation of fundraising for the metro NY area, which also includes the Philadelphia area. Develop, plan, and implement all phases of the metro NY regional giving program including the acquisition, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects across all external constituencies, especially alumni, parents, and friends. Manage, train, and mentor a team currently consisting of at least 2 major gift officers and a coordinator, providing innovative leadership, monitoring progress toward individual and team goals, and creating a culture of collaboration and trust that extends beyond the NYC based team to the broader team of partners and colleagues across AEA and the University. Collaborate regularly and effectively with colleagues across the AEA division, within the Central Giving Teams, and across the schools, colleges, and units on core responsibilities, including establishing and implementing donor and prospect strategy, execution of proposals and gift agreements, development of donor and prospect pipeline, coordination of senior leadership visits to the region, and fulfillment of Central Giving Team, academic unit, and divisional goals. Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors within the metro NYC area with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more but including gifts across a wide spectrum from leadership annual giving ($2,500+) to principal gift level ($2.5M). Manage a portfolio of approximately 60 donors and prospects and achieve solicitation, close, and visits consistent with annually established goals and assignments. Work in close partnership with Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving staff based in the region to leverage and support programming opportunities that achieve stated alumni participation goals and associated annual plans developed to strengthen and deepen relationships with Syracuse University graduates across all life stages. Fully participate in AEA division and Central Giving Team meetings including regular FAM meetings, quarterly and monthly Central Giving Team meetings held on campus or via Zoom, and other AEA leadership meetings with partners across campus. Serve as a senior member of the Central Giving Team and engage fully in meetings and planning sessions as needed.
Physical Requirements	Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment	Not Applicable
Application Instructions	In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University	Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area	Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement	Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans	Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community	Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link	https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/107505
Job Posting Date	11/26/2024
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Job Category	Staff
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