Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 21 hours ago
Sr Assc Director, Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Development responsible for the School of Nursing’s individual giving efforts. The role involves developing strategies to increase philanthropic support, managing donor relationships, and collaborating with faculty and staff to translate funding needs into compelling cases for support.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to increase individual philanthropic support for the School of Nursing (major and leadership annual fund gifts) leveraging reunions, key initiatives, and milestone class celebrations
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects, including alumni, friends, and community leaders
Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects including developing moves management strategies that lead to the successful solicitation and stewardship of major gifts and leadership annual fund gifts
Strategically partnering with the Dean of the School of Nursing in strategic partnership with the Associate Dean of Development & Alumni Relations in cultivating relationships with prospective donors
Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors, ensuring engagement and recognition aligned with donor interests and the philanthropic priorities for the School of Nursing
Partner with the Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations in the engagement, cultivation, stewardship, and recruitment of the Board of Advisors and campaign volunteers to keep them engaged and informed about fundraising priorities
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to understand funding needs and translate them into compelling cases for support
Create and manage donor events, giving campaigns, recognition programs and special projects to enhance engagement and retention
Manage the Annual Fund in partnership with the Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, including oversight of the Associate Director of Annual Giving, to ensure that the Dean’s Leadership Society is leveraged to maximize increased giving from alumni and friends, the overall donor participation rate continues to grow, and fundraising goals are met
Partner in the development of planned and matching gift efforts for the School including coordinating with colleagues at CUIMC Development and the University on marketing strategies
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the School’s top priorities, signature programs, key faculty, and notable alumni
Help to guide team efforts for key stewardship events, such as the Annual Dean’s Reception, dedications, etc
Performing other responsibilities and projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four (4) years of professional experience in individual giving as a frontline fundraiser, preferably in higher education or healthcare
The Senior Associate Director of Development will have a track record of securing significant gifts from individuals and corporations
The successful incumbent must be a team player, demonstrate professionalism and outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills
The selected individual will have experience in managing staff including the ability to motivate and evaluate direct reports appropriately
This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing skillfully and diplomatically
The individual in this position must be adept at problem-solving and using sound judgment in situations requiring initiative and tact
S/He must be able to work proactively, both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated passion for nursing education, healthcare and higher education advancement
Experience with donor databases, CRM systems, and prospect research tools preferred
Preferred
A Master's degree is preferred, along with capital campaign and volunteer management experience
Company
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a clinical and educational enterprise that offers medical, dental, and nursing services. It is a sub-organization of Columbia University.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Donna Lynne
Senior Vice President and COO
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