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Leadership Annual Giving Officer Development - Fordham Fund

Fordham University

Job Description

Leadership Annual Giving Officer 
Development - Fordham Fund, 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 President’s 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 President’s Club 
donors. 
Works with the Director and other LAGOs to manage the programming 
components of the President’s 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 
Bachelor’s 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 
DAUR’s core values. 
Valid driver’s license required. 
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to 
the goals of Jesuit Education. 
 
Preferred Qualifications
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. 
 
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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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