FORDHAM University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving is responsible for increasing annual support and participation from alumni, parents, and friends. Additionally, the incumbent will proactively work to help build the law school’s future major gift prospect pipeline.
This position requires travel, and some evening and weekend hours for events.
Essential Functions
Maintains a portfolio of up to 150 Annual Giving prospects.
Devises individual engagement strategies with the goal of soliciting annual gifts at the $1,000, $2,500, and $5,000 level+, and/or multi-year gift commitments of $25,000+, with specific solicitation goals to be determined in an annual goal-setting process.
Assists with various projects, including stewardship efforts, campaign initiatives, endowment reports, and scholarship benefactor outreach, as needed.
Identifies and segments donors interested in new giving opportunities.
Participates in University, DAUR, Law School, and Departmental activities and events, including dinners, receptions, and alumni campus visits as assigned.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others. Additional Functions Required Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree. Minimum 3 years’ experience in development, business, sales, or a related industry. Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated successful track record in solicitation efforts and advancing donors through the pipeline. Demonstrated understanding of annual giving strategies, constituencies, methods, metrics, and best practices. Strong communication skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to confidently and comfortably engage with and solicit diverse constituencies. Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; expertise in Google Suite, including Gmail merges, and familiarity with database applications. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP Concur, Zoom Software, CRM Advance, and Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management ( FPM ). Minimum Starting Salary $75,000 Maximum Starting Salary $80,000 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No Posting Number A940P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 09/04/2025 Special Instructions EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical Activity Sitting Nearly Continuously Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously Standing Walking Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Not Required Pulling, pushing Not Required Shoveling Not Required Lifting – up to 20 pounds Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Do you have a bachelor’s degree?
Yes No
Do you have at least three years of experience in development, business, sales, or a related industry?
Yes No
Are you willing and able to travel?
Yes No
Are you willing and able to work some evenings and weekends?
Yes No
Are you an alumnus/a of Fordham University?
Yes No
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The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others. Additional Functions Required Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree. Minimum 3 years’ experience in development, business, sales, or a related industry. Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated successful track record in solicitation efforts and advancing donors through the pipeline. Demonstrated understanding of annual giving strategies, constituencies, methods, metrics, and best practices. Strong communication skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to confidently and comfortably engage with and solicit diverse constituencies. Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; expertise in Google Suite, including Gmail merges, and familiarity with database applications. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP Concur, Zoom Software, CRM Advance, and Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management ( FPM ). Minimum Starting Salary $75,000 Maximum Starting Salary $80,000 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No Posting Number A940P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 09/04/2025 Special Instructions EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical Activity Sitting Nearly Continuously Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously Standing Walking Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Not Required Pulling, pushing Not Required Shoveling Not Required Lifting – up to 20 pounds Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Do you have a bachelor’s degree?
Yes No
Do you have at least three years of experience in development, business, sales, or a related industry?
Yes No
Are you willing and able to travel?
Yes No
Are you willing and able to work some evenings and weekends?
Yes No
Are you an alumnus/a of Fordham University?
Yes No
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