Location: Troy, NY Category: Administrative Positions Posted On: Fri Jun 28 2024 Job Description:

The Leadership Gift Officer (LGO) is a front-line fundraiser and a member of the Office of Institutional Advancement. The LGO is responsible for soliciting unrestricted and restricted charitable gifts from donors and alumnae/i to Russell Sage College. The LGO reports directly to the Senior Director of Major Gifts and works collaboratively with the Senior Director of Annual Giving.

This is a great opportunity for someone to take their career to the next level. Successful candidates will include those who enjoy working in a collegial environment and enjoy traveling and meeting new people. Apply if you are goal-oriented and flexible in nature. This position provides excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a portfolio of annual fund prospects (100+ constituents).

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual fund and potential major gifts to the College ($5,000-$25,000).

• Conduct a minimum of 12-15 personal and event visits per month (visits can be a hybrid of in person and/or virtual).

• Serve as a member of both the Annual Fund and the Major Gifts teams, working to reach annual target goals each year, grow the annual fund, and build the pipeline of annual and major gift prospects.

• Work with Senior Director of Annual Giving to grow and expand President's Society membership.

• Comply with prospect management guidelines for data entry and metric compliance.

• Attend regularly scheduled College and Advancement meetings, as appropriate.

The estimated salary is $58,458 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree in a discipline is desirable.

• Experience in higher education, especially in soliciting and closing annual fund gifts, preferred, but comparable experience will also be considered.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel required. Knowledge of Colleague Database system helpful.

• Strong administrative skills, creativity, organizational ability, attention to detail and focus needed.

• Knowledge of development concepts and fundraising techniques, especially those related to annual giving, is advantageous.

• The ability to work effectively in a team approach with colleagues and volunteers and enjoys working with people.

• The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• The ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, and organized manner with staff and diverse external populations.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel both regionally and across the country.

• Ability to work weekends and evenings, as needed.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines.

*This position currently qualifies for a "flexible work arrangement" as defined by the RSC Remote and Flexible Work Policy performed in part on-site at RSC and in part at an off-campus location via telework. Hours performed off campus must be approved by your supervisor.

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits (https://www.sage.edu/about/offices-centers/human-resources/employment-benefits/) page. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.

• Applications accepted until position is filled.

• Reports to: Vice President for Institutional Advancement

COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.