Development Specialist (Assistant Director of Annual Funds)

Development Specialist (Assistant Director of Annual Funds)

POSITION DETAILS

???At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone???s responsibility???

Baruch College has a long and distinguished history dating back over 150 years to the founding of the Free Academy, the nation???s first institution of free public higher education. Today Baruch is a thriving, urban, multicultural institution and senior college of the City University of New York with widely respected undergraduate and graduate programs in the Zicklin School of Business, the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs and the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. Baruch prepares motivated students of proven achievements, many the first in their family to attend college, with a superb education. CollegeNET has continually ranked Baruch #1 in social mobility. The Princeton Review has consistently included Baruch on its list of ???Best Colleges,??? an exclusive grouping that highlights the top 15% of schools in the country. US News & World Report ranked Baruch among the ???Best Colleges (North) and Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges in the country. In 2013, Baruch successfully completed a campaign to raise $150 million exceeding goal, followed by successfully concluding a $15 million scholarship campaign. Recently, the College secured a $30 million donation toward its school of public and international affairs. It is the largest single gift in the history of Baruch College and ties for the second largest single gift in the history of the City University of New York (CUNY)

In Fall 2023, Baruch College launched a major strategic planning effort. The resulting plan will help ensure that Baruch not only continues our legacy but capitalizes on the innovations of a rapidly evolving world???to scale what we do and expand our impact, while achieving an even higher level of quality and excellence.

The College is engaging in a major $100+ million fundraising campaign and this position will play a key role in elevating the annual giving efforts.

We seek a dynamic, self-starting individual to join the growing College Advancement team. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of College Advancement, this is a critical position in the development of our pipeline of donors. The Assistant Director coordinates projects within the annual giving program including direct marketing, digital and web-based marketing, and telemarketing, all to raise funds for the College???s strategic priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation and review of a strong data-driven solicitation system including evaluating results, tracking mail and email appeals, data mining; assess marketing segmentation to improve results and monitor metrics of giving participation, average gift size, donor retention, acquisition, and upgrades, and return on investments; assist with the development and interpretation of annual giving reports.
• Increase annual fund revenue to meet targets set by department
• Develop and implement an annual campus philanthropy program, identifying, securing and engaging student and employee volunteers, baseline and measure outcomes.
• Develop, engage and solicit a portfolio of 150+ annual fund donors, maintaining personal contact via phone, in person meetings or via electronic meetings, noting all information gleaned from interactions into customer relationship management (CRM) database.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade donors for special, leadership, matching and planned gifts, working with Gift Officer colleagues within the College Advancement team.
• Manage crowdfunding efforts, working with internal and external partners to create dynamic messaging to connect with students, alumni and friends of the College; collaborate on strategies for CUNYTuesday and other giving day appeals
• Assist with implementation and evaluation of annual fund social media strategies.
• Will work evening events as required.
• Assist with special projects, alumni events follow-up, and donor events and perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor???s degree with a minimum of four years??? work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two plus years in annual fund non-profit setting.
• Interest and ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong analytical skills and technology proficiency.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word365 and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, preferably Raiser???s Edge NXT.
• Must have superb judgment and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Keen sensitivity to human relations and ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Contributes to organizing and administering College fundraising activities.

• Manages research of potential funding sponsors
• Tracks and analyzes giving trends; prepares financial and ad-hoc reports
• Conducts data quality audits
• Oversees preparation of fundraising communication materials
• Writes grant proposals
• Recommends, implements and evaluates fundraising strategies
• May supervise office operations and/or department budget
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Development Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$62,411- $72,667; Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

January 31, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Location

Baruch College