Associate Director of Development - SUNY Oneonta

The Division of University Advancement at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Development. Expectations include, but are not limited to, working closely with the Director of Development and Director of the Fund for Oneonta to build the 1889 Society, SUNY Oneonta's leadership annual giving society. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and executing a series of engaging fundraising and donor events.

The Division of University Advancement works to raise charitable gifts and grants, strengthen alumni programs, traditions and networks, and build sustaining long-term relationships that enhance the financial resources, reputation and visibility of the college. The successful candidate will join an experienced, dynamic Advancement team that has forward momentum as it completes the final year of our Grow. Thrive. Live. comprehensive campaign. To learn more about the University and the Division, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/division-college-advancement.

Duties include but are not limited to: Lead all cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the 1889 Society and prospective members, including the development of a strategic communication plan; increase recent graduate membership in the 1889 Society by conducting at least 40 personal contacts or visits annually with SUNY Oneonta graduates of the last 15 years; Contribute to the development of solicitations, stewardship, and digital communications; plan and implement SUNY Oneonta's fundraising and donor events, including the Celebration of Giving, named gift dedications, regional donor events, and the 1889 Society event series; Develop and implement a solicitation strategy for SUNY Oneonta alumni celebrating their 50th, 40th, and 25th reunions; coordinate with the Financial Aid Office and other campus colleagues to ensure that all SUNY Oneonta Foundation scholarships and funds are awarded annually.

Salary: $58,000 - commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Two or more years of professional experience in fundraising, marketing, or a related field
• Professional and effective written communication skills

Preferred:

• Demonstrated professional success in fundraising or alumni engagement
• Experience developing or implementing a strategic communication plan
• Experience using The Raiser's Edge or a similar CRM system
• Experience composing written or electronic communications that include a call to action
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations

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 really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.