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New York City College of Technology/City University of New York

Development Manager - Major Gifts

New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York invites applications for the full-time position of Development Manager. The Development Manager will strategically develop and implement an aggressive fundraising program for the College with principal emphasis on major gifts. The Manager is responsible for all aspects of major gift and planned giving fund raising for the College, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals, private corporations and foundations.

The Manager will participate in the establishment of major gifts fundraising goals for the College and is charged with implementing these goals in coordination with the goals and objectives of the City Tech Foundation. The Manager serves as a liaison with other areas of development and alumni relations as well as campus programs, and will work in close coordination with the City Tech Foundation and its Board of Directors.

The Manager serves on the campaign leadership team and will work with the director of development, Foundation board, alumni association, senior administrators, faculty and fundraising volunteers in the planning and execution of the major gifts program. A significant portion of the time of the Manager will be spent external to the College, in visits to identified major gift prospects.

Reporting directly to the Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Advancement, the Manager will:

- Collaborate with the Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Advancement and the Director of Development in the formulation of fundraising goals and priorities.

- Play an active role in designing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to increase giving for all areas of major gift fundraising including planned giving and a planned major gifts campaign around significant new construction soon to begin.

- Personally manage and oversee a portfolio of major gift prospects between 100-125 donors and prospects capable of making gifts of $5,000 and above.

- Present an annual plan for major donors and prospects, and quarterly reporting on progress. Cultivate, solicit and secure major gifts from individuals, corporations and private foundations.

- Manage major gifts donor acknowledgment, recognition and stewardship.

- Participate in creation of solicitation and marketing materials for major gifts. Perform related work as assigned by the Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Advancement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred; minimum of six years (6) of successful experience in fundraising or comparable transferrable experience; experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in a higher educational institution environment; and record of success in soliciting and closing major gifts. Capital campaign experience preferred. Ability to articulate the mission and purposes of New York City College of Technology to prospective donors. Experience with Raiser's Edge and related software applications a plus. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Strong self-motivation, interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with prospects, donors, deans, and faculty. Ability to work as a team member with College Deans, Department Chairs and Directors.

The Director should have:

- Knowledge and experience in both planned giving and capital campaigns
- Ability to persuade and influence others, use independent judgment and perform tasks on own initiative, many of which have no precedent. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment as well as work effectively in a team setting
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
- Ability to develop and implement short- and long-term goals and plans as well as develop and maintain recordkeeping systems.
- Frequent travel within New York City and attendance at evening and weekend events required.

How to Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume electronically to: ISR@citytech.cuny.edu