Associate Director of Development

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Associate Director of Development

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Department:

University Advancement

Locations:

Oneonta, NY

Posted:

Feb 21, 2023

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

159322

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Job Description:

The Division of University Advancement at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Development.

Expectations include, but are not limited to, working closely with the Director of Development and Director of the Fund for Oneonta to build the 1889 Society, SUNY Oneonta's leadership annual giving society. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and executing a series of engaging fundraising and donor events.

The Division of University Advancement works to raise charitable gifts and grants, strengthen alumni programs, traditions and networks, and build sustaining long-term relationships that enhance the financial resources, reputation and visibility of the college. The successful candidate will join an experienced, dynamic Advancement team that has forward momentum as it completes the final year of our Grow. Thrive. Live. comprehensive campaign. To learn more about the University and the Division, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/

and https://suny.oneonta.edu/division-college-advancement

Duties include but are not limited to:

Lead all cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the 1889 Society and prospective members, including the development of a strategic communication plan; increase recent graduate membership in the 1889 Society by conducting at least 40 personal contacts or visits annually with SUNY Oneonta graduates of the last 15 years; Contribute to the development of solicitations, stewardship, and digital communications; plan and implement SUNY Oneonta's fundraising and donor events, including the Celebration of Giving, named gift dedications, regional donor events, and the 1889 Society event series; Develop and implement a solicitation strategy for SUNY Oneonta alumni celebrating their 50th, 40th, and 25th reunions; coordinate with the Financial Aid Office and other campus colleagues to ensure that all SUNY Oneonta Foundation scholarships and funds are awarded annually.

Salary:

$58,000 - commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Two or more years of professional experience in fundraising, marketing, or a related field

Professional and effective written communication skills

Preferred:

Demonstrated professional success in fundraising or alumni engagement

Experience developing or implementing a strategic communication plan

Experience using The Raiser's Edge or a similar CRM system

Experience composing written or electronic communications that include a call to action

Experience working with and serving diverse populations

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to

: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=159322

. Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and two professional writing samples. Contact information for three professional references is required.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity

. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Company info

Suny College At Oneonta
Website : http://www.oneonta.edu