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Director, Strategic Planning for Philanthropy and Engagement

Employer
Ithaca College
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Closing date
Feb 17, 2021

The Division of Philanthropy and Engagement is seeking a director of strategic planning to collaborate with the vice president in planning and implementing the college’s strategic development efforts in prospect management and in execution of special projects. Providing strategic assistance in cultivating, managing, and stewarding the college’s most important friends and benefactors including top donors and trustees. Serving as liaison to the president’s office on all matters related to development, and alumni and donor relations. Strength in analytics, Microsoft Excel software, research, writing, and campaigns are needed for this position.

Supervision: This position reports to the vice president for philanthropy and engagement. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties:

1) Work closely with the vice president for philanthropy and engagement and the director of principal gifts to craft and implement strategies to cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward major gift and principal gift prospective donors. Lead the annual prospect review and goal setting for the division.

2) Write and edit all manner of correspondence and reports from the office of the vice president and provide editorial assistance to other philanthropy and engagement staff as needed.

3) As a strategic partner with giving officers and other philanthropy and engagement staff, organize and help draft briefing materials for the president, senior administrators, gift officers, trustees and other high-level volunteers, to prepare the president and vice president for meetings with prospective major donors, key volunteers, and other persons of interest to the college.

4) In conjunction with the executive assistant to the vice president, serve as the central liaison to the office of the president for matters related to requests for the president’s time from the office of philanthropy, and the office of engagement. Work with the vice president to field, clear, prioritize, and implement all such requests. Coordinate and finalize the preparation and distribution of briefing materials to the president’s office, key volunteers and trustees for all philanthropy and engagement-related meetings.

5) Serve as central liaison to the chair of the philanthropy and engagement board of trustees committee, and the board office for the governance committee and board of trustee’s leadership around philanthropy and strategic events on and off campus. Manage, document, and update the board of trustee committee responsibilities. Strategic liaison with the vice president in trustee leadership and accountability plus the trustee pathway and demographic matrix. Prepare strategic briefings for top level volunteers.

6) Work with the offices of engagement and philanthropy to prepare and distribute briefing materials for any events involving the president, including but not limited to briefing covers, event agendas, guest lists, and remarks outlines. Serve as the main distribution point for philanthropy and engagement materials to deans, vice presidents, and other administrators on campus.

7) Coordinate and maintain the agenda for bi-weekly meetings to review the vice president and president’s prospect pool and activities. In concert with the director of donor relations, coordinate the gift acknowledgement process for the vice president, including drafting all acknowledgement letters, and initiating and managing presidential gift acknowledgements to those in the president and vice president’s prospect pool.

8) In concert with strategic research, and giving officers, prepare short and long-form biographies of major and principal gift prospects.

9) In partnership with the vice president, manage all logistical arrangements and serve as main contact for the Commencement keynote speaker.

10) Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and respectful College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

11) In conjunction with the offices of philanthropy and engagement, regularly provide logistical and tactical support for special events and key meetings on campus involving the president and vice-president. Assist with guest hospitality as needed.

12) As a strategic partner with the vice president support presidential initiatives to advance the mission of the college.

13) Manage special projects and other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred with a minimum of seven years’ experience in fundraising or related field; excellent interpersonal, organizational, and both written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment; in-depth knowledge and facility with various databases, Excel spreadsheet, and word processing software applications preferred; previous event planning and organization experience preferred; ability to attend college functions during and after normal work hours is required; demonstrated ability to manage and maintain client confidentiality preferred.

 Work Environment: Most of the work of the incumbent is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. Remote work or a flexible work arrangement is an option with the understanding, when the position requires, the incumbent will make arrangements to work in Ithaca, NY. The incumbent will be required to operate a personal computer and associated equipment as well as other office equipment used in the day-to-day operation. The incumbent may be required to travel to various offices on and off campus requiring the need to walk, drive, or make alternative arrangements for transportation. Some weekends and evening work are expected.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, list of three professional references and a writing sample. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

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