Position Details
Position Information
Title of Position
Associate Director of Development
Position Number
A11270
FLSA
Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Department
Dev Investment Fund Initiative
Campus
Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development plays an integral role in strengthening and increasing philanthropic support for Fordham University's Arts and Sciences undergraduate colleges, graduate school, and select centers (e.g., Orthodox Christian Studies Center and the Center for Jewish Studies). Grounded in the University's Jesuit mission to educate compassionate and ethical leaders, the incumbent is responsible for increasing support and participation from alumni, parents, and friends, and will proactively work to help build Fordham Arts and Sciences' large leadership/annual and small major gift prospect pipeline.
This position requires local travel as well as evening and weekend work to accommodate donor meetings and events.
Essential Functions
Serves as a fundraising officer for the Fordham Arts and Sciences Team, providing strategic guidance on leadership annual giving and small major giving fundraising to advance the University's mission-driven priorities.
Manages a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects, applying the Jesuit principle of cura personalis (care for the whole person) to build deep, authentic, and lasting donor relationships.
Utilizes reflective discernment to devise individualized engagement strategies for each prospect in their portfolio. Builds enduring relationships rooted in a mutual vision between donors and the University to solicit annual gifts and/or multi-year gift commitments at the $5,000+ level, with specific solicitation goals to be determined in an annual goal-setting process.
Assists with various projects, including stewardship efforts, volunteer opportunities, advisory councils, cultivation events, and campaign initiatives as needed, consistently striving for magis (the restless pursuit of excellence) in all endeavors.
Represents Fordham Arts and Sciences at on- and off-campus events, supports special fundraising initiatives, and contributes to the overall goals of the Development and University Relations (DAUR) office, collaborating closely with colleagues to align fundraising strategies and donor engagement efforts with Fordham's core values.
Develops strong relationships with Fordham Arts and Sciences faculty, administrators, and staff at the direction of the Executive Director in order to identify and promote giving opportunities that support the Arts and Sciences' strategic priorities.
Participates in University, Development and University Relations (DAUR), and Arts and Sciences activities and events, including dinners, receptions, and alumni campus visits as assigned.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in fundraising, business, sales, or a related industry.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated successful track record of solicitation or sales efforts, advancing donors or customers through the pipeline.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to actively listen and deeply connect with constituents and colleagues.
Strong communication skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent collaboration, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to use reflective discernment and to exercise good judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
Ability to confidently, respectfully, and comfortably engage with and solicit diverse constituencies, ensuring that all feel included and welcome.
Expertise in Google Workspace; proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; and familiarity with relational databases (CRMs).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in frontline fundraising and development in higher education.
Plus Delta certification.
Demonstrated understanding of donor engagement strategies in all phases of development: qualification, cultivation, solicitation, close and stewardship.
Experience with Ellucian Advance CRM, Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management, SAP Concur, and Zoom.
Minimum Starting Salary
$82,500
Maximum Starting Salary
$92,500
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A1161P
Number of Vacancies
1
Start Date
Posting Date
10/16/2026
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