What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Advancement-NTID Office of External Affairs position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
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National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Office of External Affairs
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Advancement works closely with university senior administrators, department leadership and faculty to raise the necessary support for identified priorities. Manages a portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for all prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits gifts primarily between $1,000 and $250,000, and coordinates effective donor stewardship. As RIT/NTID seeks to expand its prospect pipeline, the associate director will be expected to obtain 150 visits a year, including a significant number of discovery visits. The Associate Director cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies, and other friends and collaborates with the teams in planned giving, principal giving, alumni relations, parent engagement, regional advancement, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support RIT/NTID initiatives. The Associate Director of Advancement reports to the Sr. Director of Advancement of the NTID Office of External Affairs and works with the university-wide Advancement team on behalf of RIT.
The Associate Director of Advancement is expected to work collaboratively and constantly seek ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics.
Job Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the Customer Relationship Management System, such as Fundraiser Performance Management and/or Salesforce
Department/College Description
The mission of the NTID Office of External Affairs is to provide institute leadership in high quality and coordinated engagement of alumni, parents, retirees, corporate partners, community organizations, partner not-for-profits and other organizations. Through its work, the office will (1) increase philanthropic support of the institute, (2) identify and grow revenue generating programs through contract work with corporations and other organizations, and (3) build a network of partners to increase nationwide visibility and assist NTID is realizing its enrollment, employment, constituent engagement and research goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $60200 - $100800
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $100800
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum:100800
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National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Office of External Affairs
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Advancement works closely with university senior administrators, department leadership and faculty to raise the necessary support for identified priorities. Manages a portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for all prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits gifts primarily between $1,000 and $250,000, and coordinates effective donor stewardship. As RIT/NTID seeks to expand its prospect pipeline, the associate director will be expected to obtain 150 visits a year, including a significant number of discovery visits. The Associate Director cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies, and other friends and collaborates with the teams in planned giving, principal giving, alumni relations, parent engagement, regional advancement, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support RIT/NTID initiatives. The Associate Director of Advancement reports to the Sr. Director of Advancement of the NTID Office of External Affairs and works with the university-wide Advancement team on behalf of RIT.
The Associate Director of Advancement is expected to work collaboratively and constantly seek ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of the educational, research, operational, and financial needs and goals of their assigned College
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual gift and major gift donors and prospects in coordination with faculty, staff, and volunteers through the proper clearance process
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects, creating fundraising strategies for those prospects, and regularly solicit gifts in the $1,000 - $250,000 range
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and directing special events for donors and prospects
- Make appropriate use of time and resources; plan travel efficiently; continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, proposals, contacts, and results.
- Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Advancement of the NTID
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5 years of successful annual fund or major gift fundraising or customer-centered constituent engagement or marketing/sales experience
- High degree of computer literacy; interest and aptitude in learning more about management information systems
- Travel required; some evenings and weekends required
- Ability to manage complex projects and to effectively manage details
- Sophisticated interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with Deaf Culture and ability to communicate in American Sign Language or willingness to learn
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the Customer Relationship Management System, such as Fundraiser Performance Management and/or Salesforce
Department/College Description
The mission of the NTID Office of External Affairs is to provide institute leadership in high quality and coordinated engagement of alumni, parents, retirees, corporate partners, community organizations, partner not-for-profits and other organizations. Through its work, the office will (1) increase philanthropic support of the institute, (2) identify and grow revenue generating programs through contract work with corporations and other organizations, and (3) build a network of partners to increase nationwide visibility and assist NTID is realizing its enrollment, employment, constituent engagement and research goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $60200 - $100800
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $100800
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum:100800
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