Senior Director of Development, Parent and Family Development

Parent and Family Philanthropy, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Development, the Senior Director develops and executes a comprehensive major and annual giving strategy to increase engagement, philanthropic support, and participation from the broader parent community. They manage a leadership annual giving officer and an annual giving officer. Some travel and evening/weekend work is required.

Essential Functions         

• Advances and supports the University’s Jesuit mission and identity.
• Ensures the systematic identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Fordham’s highest capacity incoming parents.
• Cultivates and solicits a portfolio of major gifts prospects, comprised of parents and family members with the capacity to give four, five, and six-figure gifts.
• Designs and executes marketing plans, events, and volunteer opportunities to cultivate Fordham’s incoming parents and maximize philanthropic support.
• Manages recruitment and solicitation of members of Fordham’s Parent Leadership Council and Parent Ambassadors program.
• Nominates parents for other high-level advisory boards at Fordham, including the President’s Council and school advisory boards.
• Coaches professional staff to help them meet and exceed individual and team goals.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities   

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience         

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.
• Ten+ years of responsible experience securing major and leadership annual gifts.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills       

• Proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts of $100,000 or more in a higher education and/or private secondary education setting.
• Experience managing and mentoring high-performing team members and developing successful programs.
• Experience designing and executing marketing plans and annual campaigns.
• Professional maturity and gravitas to be able to partner with senior leadership in student affairs, enrollment management and the undergraduate colleges and schools.
• Strong communication skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience securing funds from parents and families.

Minimum Starting Salary: $130,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $145,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/6640

ABOUT FORDHAM

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 9 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. 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories