Professional/Administrative

Director of Major Gifts

Full Time

Office of Advancement

Major Gifts

Colgate University, a top-ranked liberal arts college, is seeking to fill the position of Director of Major Gifts to lead a major gifts pipeline and program focused on raising impactful commitments from alumni, parents, and friends of the University. Colgate enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy, having already raised nearly $450 million toward the $1 billion goal for the Campaign for the Third Century, which kicked off publicly in April 2022. This tradition of philanthropy, paired with strong levels of alumni affinity, positions Colgate well for even greater success, as Vice President Karl W. Clauss and Associate Vice President and Campaign Director Kim Harris and their team prepare to lead the community into a historic and comprehensive campaign.

At this pivotal moment in the University’s history, President Brian W. Casey, Vice President Clauss, Associate Vice President and Campaign Director Harris, and the Colgate community are seeking an expert fundraiser with a demonstrated passion for liberal arts education and the role philanthropy plays in supporting its mission. The best-matched candidate will be an ambitious, intellectually curious, and strategic individual with extensive experience building relationships with leading philanthropists, leading and managing a team of successful frontline fundraisers, and driving cross-campus initiatives forward.

The salary range for this position is $150k to $175k.

• Develop and maintain relationships with major gift constituents as assigned to increase levels of engagement, annual giving, and campaign support utilizing effective prospect qualification, cultivation, and solicitation strategies.
• Provide effective supervision of major gifts staff including the appropriate distribution of work assignments, accurate and timely performance assessments and feedback, strong mentoring and professional development support, and appropriate administration of office operations and personnel management procedures.
• Demonstrate respect for people and their differences as well as the benefits of a diverse workforce and the value of open and collegial dialogue.
• Use established performance metrics, including visits and virtual connections, proposals, and effective stewardship contacts to monitor and support staff achievement.
• In collaboration with the Associate Vice President, Campaign Director, develop strong working relationships with Office of Advancement colleagues, University administrators, faculty, and staff to professionally address both opportunities and concerns.
• Ensure selection and hiring of high-quality employees.
• Effectively supervise, conduct job evaluations, and oversee the development and continued professional growth of all direct reports. Ensure the following:
  • Appropriate distribution of work assignments and high quality of employee work product.
  • Fair, accurate, and timely performance assessments and feedback to include identifying areas for professional development and documenting and conducting disciplinary measures, as needed.
  • Fair and accurate decisions regarding employment status (hire, promotion, salary increases, termination) and the creation of effective opportunities.

To see the full description and/or to express interest, visit Lindauer (https://www.lindauerglobal.com/career-opportunity/director-of-major-gifts/).

Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Colgate University. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter. Communications, nominations, applications, and inquiries concerning this search should be directed to Terri Rutter, Assistant Vice President at trutter@lindauerglobal.com or Josh Maker, Consultant at jmaker@lindauerglobal.com.

Prior to submitting your resume for this position, please read it over for accuracy. Lindauer does verify academic credentials for its candidates, and our clients frequently conduct background checks prior to finalizing an offer.

To see the full description and/or to express interest, visit Lindauer (https://www.lindauerglobal.com/career-opportunity/director-of-major-gifts/).

2023S010Posting

No

02/06/2023

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