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Position Description
Executive Director of Development
Job ID 28517
Location School of Professional Studies
POSITION DETAILS
The School of Professional Studies at the City University of New York (CUNY SPS) seeks a committed and seasoned Executive Director of Development to raise funds for this rising public institution with a focus on cultivating corporate and industry partnerships. CUNY SPS is a leading school in both professional education and online learning. With 26 degrees and numerous workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor's degree, progress from an associate degree, earn a master's degree or certificate in a specialized field, advance in the workplace, or change careers. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its 20th year, we are dedicated to continued innovation and transformative student experiences. The Executive Director of Development will be responsible for ensuring that the School’s fundraising keeps pace with growth and recognition, and meets annually set goals. They will design, implement, and manage all fundraising efforts targeting our top priorities while upholding core values of teamwork, integrity, accountability, and respect. In addition, the Executive Director will develop and recruit a cadre of organizational leaders from business and industry and the non-profit sector for the purposes of establishing remunerative partnerships. The incumbent will serve as a senior member of the leadership team at CUNY SPS and while reporting to the Dean, the Executive Director will work in partnership with an active and expanded CUNY SPS Foundation Board of Directors and with industry partners to develop joint relationships for the purpose of fundraising for student scholarships and support, innovative SPS programs, educational partnerships, curricular expansion, and increased student recruitment.
Duties
The Executive Director will strengthen and expand individual donors, private and family foundations, corporate donations/sponsorships, and industry education partnerships; and, will be responsible for managing and growing of the School’s alumni gifts campaign. The Executive Director will The Executive Director will: Oversee the growth of philanthropic revenue and foster a culture of philanthropy at CUNY SPS Identify, research, and cultivate fundraising prospects with potential for connection with the School’s mission Forge relationships with new major donors and cultivate existing ones for annual and endowment gifts to create meaningful points of connection between donors and the School’s goals, programs, and students Work closely with the Foundation Board Chair and Board members to develop requests to secure support for the annual fund, program initiatives, scholarships, endowments, and foundations Direct the work of the Alumni Relations staff in planning and promotion of alumni programs that support a wide range of alumni (locally, regionally, and nationally) Manage an aggressive calendar of outreach that involves faculty, staff, alumni, board members, and volunteers Manage all aspects of gift administration, documentation, compliance, and reporting Serve as the chief liaison to CUNY Central office on all development/fundraising strategies and efforts, and serve as chief spokesperson in the area of Development; develop and sustain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
Application Process
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID# 28517 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
• Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Institution Information
CUNY SPS is a leading school in both professional education and online learning. With 26 degrees and numerous workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor's degree, progress from an associate degree, earn a master's degree or certificate in a specialized field, advance in the workplace, or change careers. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its 20th year, we are dedicated to continued innovation and transformative student experiences.
Additional Information
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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