About Fordham:

　　Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

　　The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

　　Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

　　Department: Parent and Family Philanthropy

　　Campus: Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC

　　Position Summary:

　　Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Development, the Senior Director develops and executes a comprehensive major and annual giving strategy to increase engagement, philanthropic support, and participation from the broader parent community. They manage a leadership annual giving officer and an annual giving officer. Some travel and evening/weekend work is required.

　　"This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pursuant to University’s Hybrid/Remote Work Policy. Please review the policy here (https://www.fordham.edu/info/30810/hybridremote_work_policy/) ."

　　Essential Functions:

　　Advances and supports the University’s Jesuit mission and identity.

　　Ensures the systematic identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Fordham’s highest capacity incoming parents.

　　Cultivates and solicits a portfolio of major gifts prospects, comprised of parents and family members with the capacity to give four, five, and six-figure gifts.

　　Designs and executes marketing plans, events, and volunteer opportunities to cultivate Fordham’s incoming parents and maximize philanthropic support.

　　Manages recruitment and solicitation of members of Fordham’s Parent Leadership Council and Parent Ambassadors program.

　　Nominates parents for other high-level advisory boards at Fordham, including the President’s Council and school advisory boards.

　　Coaches professional staff to help them meet and exceed individual and team goals.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.

　　Ten+ years of responsible experience securing major and leadership annual gifts.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　● An appreciation of Fordham’s Jesuit and Catholic Identity

　　● Experience working in a higher education setting.

　　● Experience securing funds from parents and families.

　　Minimum Salary: $130,000

　　Maximum Salary: $145,000