New River Community College
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT
New River Community College, Northeast Ithaca, New York, United States
Ithaca College, located in Ithaca, New York, seeks an experienced frontline advancement professional with exceptional leadership skills to serve in a key role as Associate Vice President for Development in the Advancement Office.
The new hire will lead and manage the Development team (Major and Planned Giving) and report directly to Laine Norton, the Vice President, Advancement. The ideal candidate is a strategic player/coach who can build relationships, cultivate, and close high-end donors, including alumni and parents.
Job Responsibilities
Work closely with the Vice President, Advancement to develop and strengthen prospect relationships and involvement with the College. Provide leadership, inspiration, and supervision for the frontline fundraising team. Personally manage a portfolio of 40-60 major gift and planned giving prospects. Establish strategic program and prospect goals for outright and deferred giving. Oversee a comprehensive program to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors and prospects capable of giving $50,000 or more. Facilitate productive relationships between donors, senior administrators, and other College staff. Supervise administrative responsibilities, including proposal, pledge, and commitment documents. Oversee the Executive Director of Gift Planning's coordination with Legal Affairs and Financial Services. Help create and execute plans for the stewardship and recognition of principal, major, and planned gifts. Serve as a member and key advisor on Principal gift strategy and initiatives. Partner with leadership from other Advancement programs to ensure effective identification, assignment, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership and major prospects. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge
Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strategically oriented leadership and management style. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities. Impeccable organizational skills. Must be flexible, collaborative, and have a positive attitude. Proficiency in basic data management systems and computer applications. Ability and willingness to travel and work non-traditional schedules. Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Work Experiences
8+ years of experience in higher education advancement or equivalent. 5+ years of frontline fundraising experience. Demonstrated experience in cultivating and closing major or deferred gift commitments. Experience with capital campaigns strongly preferred. Extensive experience working with leading, managing, and motivating staff. Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. The target salary range for this position is $165,000 to $190,000, commensurate with work experience.
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Work closely with the Vice President, Advancement to develop and strengthen prospect relationships and involvement with the College. Provide leadership, inspiration, and supervision for the frontline fundraising team. Personally manage a portfolio of 40-60 major gift and planned giving prospects. Establish strategic program and prospect goals for outright and deferred giving. Oversee a comprehensive program to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors and prospects capable of giving $50,000 or more. Facilitate productive relationships between donors, senior administrators, and other College staff. Supervise administrative responsibilities, including proposal, pledge, and commitment documents. Oversee the Executive Director of Gift Planning's coordination with Legal Affairs and Financial Services. Help create and execute plans for the stewardship and recognition of principal, major, and planned gifts. Serve as a member and key advisor on Principal gift strategy and initiatives. Partner with leadership from other Advancement programs to ensure effective identification, assignment, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership and major prospects. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge
Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strategically oriented leadership and management style. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities. Impeccable organizational skills. Must be flexible, collaborative, and have a positive attitude. Proficiency in basic data management systems and computer applications. Ability and willingness to travel and work non-traditional schedules. Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Work Experiences
8+ years of experience in higher education advancement or equivalent. 5+ years of frontline fundraising experience. Demonstrated experience in cultivating and closing major or deferred gift commitments. Experience with capital campaigns strongly preferred. Extensive experience working with leading, managing, and motivating staff. Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. The target salary range for this position is $165,000 to $190,000, commensurate with work experience.
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