Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Dec 11 2024 Job Description:

Join SUNY Oneonta's dedicated fundraising team as a Senior Advancement - Major Gift Officer, where you will make a lasting impact by raising charitable gifts that support SUNY Oneonta's students and programs. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for University Advancement, the successful candidate will be a strong advocate for SUNY Oneonta and its mission. This is a rewarding role, raising funds for scholarships and experiential learning opportunities that enrich the academic journeys of SUNY Oneonta students.

The Division of University Advancement includes the offices of Development & Fundraising and Alumni Engagement. The primary goals of the Division are to increase the level of private support for the University, strengthen alumni traditions and networks, and build sustaining long-term relationships that advance the reputation and visibility of the University.

To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/division-university-advancement.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Identify and cultivate relationships with donors, leading to soliciting gifts and stewarding a portfolio of individuals with varying giving capacities.

• Travel nationally to engage with alumni, with efforts monitored and assessed for effectiveness.

• Partner and collaborate with campus liaisons to engage alumni donors, aligning their interests with SUNY Oneonta's priorities to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Salary: $80,000-85,000 - commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• 3 years experience in fundraising, advancement, finance, education, or a field with related transferable skills.

• Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to independently plan and executive monthly travel for alumni donor visits.

• Availability for periodic evening and weekend work.

• Possess a valid driver's license.

• Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred:

• Experience securing major gifts of $25,000 to $1,000,000.

• 5 or more years of work experience in fundraising, advancement, finance, education, or a field with related transferable skills.

  Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.