Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Associate Director of Volunteer Giving to join the Annual and Leadership Giving team in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts.

Position Summary

In close collaboration with partners across the division, the Associate Director of Volunteer Giving manages Cornell Fund volunteer fundraising efforts, including the recruitment, training, and engagement of volunteer solicitors and peer-to-peer fundraising committees. This role develops innovative strategies that strengthen volunteer-led donor engagement, increase support for the Cornell Fund and other institutional priorities, and enhance the overall volunteer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and engage volunteers for peer-to-peer fundraising, including supporting Alumni Affairs colleagues with class- and reunion based giving initiatives
• Partner with volunteer leaders to advance fundraising goals and strengthen donor engagement
• Coordinate Cornell Fund Leadership Committee activities, including volunteer recruitment, goal setting, and solicitation efforts
• Collaborate on annual messaging and marketing strategies for volunteer-led fundraising campaigns and communications
• Analyze volunteer fundraising performance, maintain data integrity, and provide reporting to inform strategy and decision-making

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
• Experience in university annual giving programs or similar experience in a non-profit organization that emphasizes broad-based fundraising, donor acquisition, volunteer management, and stewardship experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills; attention to detail
• Commitment to AAD's mission and to fostering alumni engagement and maximizing philanthropic support for the university
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and program areas

Work Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 3 days per week and on-campus 2 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

Rewards and Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.

• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell

• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

A Cover Letter is Required with your application

University Job Title:
Annual Fund Officer III

Job Family:
Alumni Affairs Development

Level:
G

Pay Rate Type:
Salary

Pay Range:
$82,735.00 - $100,866.00

Remote Option Availability:
Hybrid

Company:
Endowed

Contact Name:
Rachel Colunio

Contact Email:


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