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Leadership Annual Giving Officer, Dev Investment Fund Initiative Lincoln Center

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Fordham University

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Leadership Annual Giving Officer, Dev Investment Fund Initiative 
Lincoln Center 
Fordham University 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

  • Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
  • A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
  • As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
  • As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
  • University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Hybrid Policy:       

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

 

Position Summary 
Reporting to the Director of Leadership Annual Giving, the Leadership Annual 
Giving Officer (LAGO) is a key contributing member of the Fordham Fund team 
that helps to grow the leadership annual giving (LAG) program. LAG is defined as 
gifts in the $1,000-$25,000 range, and the program supports nearly all schools, 
centers, and units across the University.  
 
The LAGO is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of 125 
donors/prospects. S/he will also work with team members on messaging and 
outreach around the Presidents Club program and help organize small cultivation
 
events to engage and develop LAG donors.  
 
Travel and evening/weekend work is required.
 
Essential Functions 
∙Qualifies, cultivates, and solicits alumni, parents, and friends capable of 
making gifts of $1,000 or more; retaining and increasing giving from 
existing donors; and increasing donors and dollars from Presidents Club 
donors. 
∙Works with the Director and other LAGOs to manage the programming 
components of the Presidents Club, including drafting and coordinating 
communications and offering event support. 
∙Utilizes Advance and Fundraising Performance Management systems to 
record moves, asks, and outcomes, including contact reports, rating and 
staffing changes, proposals, and gift commitments. 
∙Collaborates with colleagues throughout the Development and University 
Relations division to ensure effective, efficient, and coordinated 
fundraising strategies and assists, where needed, in reunions, 
Homecoming, and other important university-wide special events. 
 
Essential Functions Note 
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. 
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. 
 
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience 
∙Bachelors degree. 
∙Minimum of three years of experience in development, demonstrating a 
successful track record in solicitation efforts. 
 
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills 
∙Strong interpersonal skills and confidence necessary to engage in face-to-
face and/or phone solicitations. 
∙Ability to inspire, generate excitement, shared purpose, and action; 
excellent communication skills (both written and oral), while also being a 
good listener. 
∙Experience working effectively in a complex higher education setting, 
developing and sustaining productive and effective relationships with 
alumni, donors, faculty, parents, volunteers, colleagues, and senior 
leadership. 
∙Positive and creative manner of approaching issues; strong analytical 
skills and professional judgment; personal comportment consistent with 
DAURs core values. 
∙Valid drivers license required. 
∙Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to 
the goals of Jesuit Education.
 
Minimum Starting Salary: $75,000 
 
Maximum Starting Salary: $85,000 
 
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. 
 
START DATE: ASAP 
 
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8181
 
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and 
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. 
 
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other 
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