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About the Role

The Director for Donor Engagement is responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to identify, cultivate, and solicit assigned prospects to ensure a strong base of ongoing financial support for institutional capital and major gift priorities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the University’s Major Gift Effort
• Create and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for assigned major gift prospects.
• Develop proposals and solicit major gifts of $10,000 or more for institutional priorities.
• Manage donor relationships to ensure appropriate stewardship activities.
• Develop strategies and programs to educate donors about planned giving opportunities.
• Work with University leadership, faculty, and staff to translate strategic priorities into development opportunities.
• Coordinate with senior leadership in support of fundraising initiatives and solicitations.
• Maintain and track activities in Raisers Edge, including solicitations, acknowledgements, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with Advancement office colleagues on proposal strategy, major donor events, and event planning.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in soliciting, negotiating, and closing major gifts.
• Strong relationship-building skills with donor prospects.
• Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and their benefits.
• Comprehensive campaign experience.
• Record of successful collaboration with high-level staff, trustees, officers, administrators, and key volunteers.
• Strong track record of developing and implementing donor-centered stewardship initiatives.
• Knowledge of best practices in fundraising, donor stewardship, and advancement strategy.
• Experience with CRM systems (preferably Banner, Raiser's Edge) and data-driven decision-making.
• Creative, results-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.
• Capable of representing the University with confidence and diplomacy.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and donor engagement.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as required.
• Ability to exercise strong judgment and act in a principled, professional manner with sensitive, confidential information.
• A deep understanding of and commitment to the Catholic Liberal Arts mission of the University.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills
• Oral communication skills
• Planning abilities
• Organizational abilities
• Relationship-building skills

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Four to five years of direct fund-raising experience, preferably in non-profit or higher education setting.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Advanced degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $115,000-$125,000 per year

Benefits

• Generous paid time off beyond the time the University is closed for holidays, including vacation, and sick leave.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 100% employer sponsored Life Insurance & LTD benefits.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the Company

• Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university.
• The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
• At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person.
• In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.