Director of Development

Director of Development

Farmingdale State College (FSC) is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. A leader in applied and experiential learning, the college delivers rigorous programs that equip graduates with the academic foundation and skills sought by both emerging industries and graduate institutions. FSC offers 37 undergraduate degrees and a Master's in Technology Management through its Schools of Business, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, and Arts & Sciences. Known as a pioneer in the alternative energy field, the college also boasts a highly successful NCAA Division III athletics program. FSC's strong culture of civic responsibility and engaged learning has led to reciprocal partnerships throughout the Long Island region.

Farmingdale State College is among the nation's fastest growing colleges. Its programs regularly earn regional and national recognition as well as honors for both quality and value. Consistently ranked as a leader in return on investment and affordability, FSC is known as one of the safest colleges in the nation according to multiple rankings. The campus is located on 380 lush acres in the heart of Long Island, approximately 45 minutes by rail or automobile from New York City.

Farmingdale State College, seeks a proven, dynamic and creative fundraiser for the position of Director of Development.  This candidate will introduce and champion a wide variety of fundraising strategies and programs to inspire philanthropy for the College.

Reporting directly to Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, the Director of Development is responsible for carrying a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making five, six and seven, + figure gifts. The Director of Development will be guided by standardized team metrics for meetings, proposals and dollars raised, as appropriate for the DoD's time in position, pipeline and role. The Director of Development may be assigned prospects for which some travel may be required.

The Director of Development will have five or more years of experience, preferably in a higher education setting. The successful candidate will exhibit the ability to, engage and establish new meaningful relationships, write and present gift proposals and communicate the Foundation and Colleges initiatives and priorities in a concise and compelling manner. The Director of Development will embrace a culture of collaboration within the Office for Development and Alumni Engagement and across campus.

The Director will identify opportunities and strategies to increase endowed scholarships and unrestricted leadership giving to the Farmingdale Fund.  The successful candidate is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract funding for the College's four schools, working closely with the Deans and respective faculty while balancing a laser sharp focus on institutional priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

•          Works with colleagues, campus community and external constituencies to identify, cultivate, solicit, close gifts and steward donors and prospects with wealth capacity.

•          Initiates in one-on-one cultivations and solicitations.

•          Works closely with the Vice President for Development & Alumni Engagement and collaboratively with members of the Development & Alumni Engagement team.

•          Collaborates with other college administrators to develop and execute strategies to secure philanthropic support from individuals and at times corporations.

•          Documents all development activity related to gift solicitations and donor and prospect stewardship and general information in the donor/prospect database.

•          Proactively updates records with detail to enhance the magnitude and integrity of the Development and Alumni database.

•          Reviews listings of current donors and develops individual strategies to solicit them for new gifts.

•          Coordinates with the prospect research team to identify new major donor prospects from the alumni database.

•          Works closely with selected members of the Foundation and Alumni Boards, advisory board members, prospects, and faculty to identify, develop cultivate and steward major donors and new prospects.

•          Researches and writes briefings to prepare leadership (Deans, Vice President, Department Chair) to ensure effective meetings with major donors.

•          Prepares letters of inquiry and proposals to prospects and donors on behalf of FSC faculty members.

•          Conceptualizes and leads the leadership annual giving program which will provide funding that enables the College to satisfy pressing needs across campus.

•          Performs other duties as assigned.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

•          Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

•          Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

•          Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•          Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience.

•          Proven experience in designing and executing comprehensive fundraising processes and procedures.

•          Successful track record in development and major gifts, including closing 6+figure gifts and managing volunteers.

•          Must be able to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders within and outside the College community, exhibiting a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

•          Ability to work independently and as a team member.

•          Ability to meet deadlines and fundraising goals.

•          Self-motivated, outgoing and results oriented.

•          A collegial, collaborative, and approachable leadership style, well suited to management in a complex non-profit organizational setting.

•          Creativity, energy, and interpersonal skills needed to introduce and champion new ideas and secure transformational philanthropy.

•          Knowledge of office software/database applications, Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point).

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•          Master's degree.

•          Proficiency in Raiser's Edge NXT or comparable CRM.

•          Ability to effectively use social media and other technologies to do prospect research, cultivation and stewardship with prospects and donors.

This is a full-time UUP position.

•          For the first 10 working days, beginning Friday, April 1, 2022 and ending Thursday, April 14, 2022, UUP Farmingdale applications will be given priority.

•          CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Saturday, April 30, 2022

•          Salary: Commensurate related to experience

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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Farmingdale State College seeks a broad and diverse pool of candidates for this position. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

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