New York

Senior Advancement Officer, Major Gifts
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
www.rpi.edu

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is internationally renowned for its exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, science, information technology, architecture, management, humanities and social sciences. Not only is Rensselaer consistently ranked as one of the best schools for engineering in the United States, it also is recognized as one of the best universities in America overall. Last year, US News and World Report ranked Rensselaer 42nd among the nation's top universities and listed its undergraduate engineering program as 19th in the country.

In addition to the excellence of its academic programs, Rensselaer has the distinction of being America's oldest technological university. Since its inception in 1824, the university has been on the cutting edge of American innovation. Its many distinguished alumni include astronaut John Swigert, Washiington and Emily Roebling, who oversaw the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, and Allan DuMont, a foremost inventor and developer of early television technology.

The Senior Advancement Officer position at Rensselaer is an excellent opportunity for an experienced development professional who wants to build upon his/her solicitation and relationship-building skills with the highest level donors of a university. This is an opportunity to work wiith a top development team at one of the nation's best schools and be a part of a $1 billion capital campaign. The successful candidate will have a track record of success in closing six and seven-figure gifts, be highly organized and a creative self-starter, and have the ability to strategize and prepare solicitations with/for the president, and top leadership. In addition, candidates should have a thorough understanding of "moves management," with a complete appreciation of how donors advance from cultivation to stewardship.

Send cover letter and resume to Teresa Ward.

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
www.rochester.edu

The University of Rochester is one of the nation's leading private universities, with a personal scale that creates exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close work with faculty. The University consistently ranks among the top colleges and universities nationwide in federally financed science, engineering, medical, and other research.

Nationally recognized for his successful institution building, Joel Seligman, the University's 10th president, counts among his highest priorities acquiring the financial resources to enable Rochester to soar in quality and reputation. On his first day in office, July 1, 2005, President Seligman announced the start of a plan for the largest capital campaign in Rochester's history.

Jim Thompson, Senior Vice President of Development, a national leader in University Advancement, is currently creating an integrated central development operation that calls for the hiring of an additional 100 people in preparation for the capital campaign.

With the inception of its new Advancement program, the University of Rochester is searching for numerous development professionals to join its team.

Executive Director, Leadership Gifts  
The Executive Director, Leadership Gifts is responsible for a portfolio of 25-50 of the university's top rated Leadership Gift prospects ($1 Million to $4.9 Million). Working in a dynamic team-oriented environment, the ED will lead the Leadership Gifts team in orchestrating and implementing complex identification, cultivation, discovery, solicitation and stewardship activity across the University for this highly specialized segment of the University donor prospect pool. Reporting to the Deputy Vice President for University Advancement, the ED, Leadership Gifts is directly responsible for the moves management of Leadership Gift donors and the identification of new prospects nationally and internationally while focusing on long-range strategic priorities, advancing the University's goals, and communicating a broad vision to University constituents.

The ideal candidate will have proven success in stewardship or donor relations, preferably in higher education, and a strong track record of developing and implementing donor-centered stewardship initiatives that increase gift levels and donor participation. Supervisory and management experience in stewardship or donor relations preferred and an ability to take charge and manage significant administrative projects, make important decisions, and design and implement new programs. A personal belief in the mission, goals and objectives of private higher education and desire to change the world necessary.

Executive Director, Principal Gifts 
The Office of Principal Gifts manages engagement of donors in considering transformational gifts to support the University of Rochester's highest priorities. Reporting to the Senior AVP for Planned Giving and Principal Gifts, the Executive Director of Principal Gifts is primarily responsible for assisting the President, senior academic officers and senior management of University Advancement in the identification, qualification, fine tuned strategic engagement, solicitation and highly personalized stewardship of prospects and donors with a capital rating of $5 million+.

The successful candidate will have experience in a sophisticated Advancement environment, preferably in a research university setting, as well as working closely with a highly ranked college or university president. An understanding of moves management, major and principal gifts fundraising in a campaign context, and a working knowledge of alumni programs, processes and procedures targeted to high-wealth prospects desired. Proven direct experience soliciting and closing numerous seven-figure and/or transformational gifts in a campaign context required. A personal belief in the mission, goals and objectives of private higher education and desire to change the world necessary.

Director of Capital and Special Projects
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Capital & Special Projects, this is a senior position that will provide critical guidance and counsel to the Advancement staff and University administration on the viability of key capital and special projects. In addition, the Director will play a role in constructing operational and marketing plans for the University’s comprehensive campaign and strategic capital and special project campaigns, and will work with individual prospects on their giving plans.  Responsibilities include staff management (four staffers), campaign planning, budgeting and marketing, reporting to external and internal constituencies on the campaign’s progress, managing schedules, and providing support for campaign staff, volunteers, and senior management.

Regional Director of Major Gifts   
A new central office of Major Gifts and Regional Programs is being formed and aggressively staffed at the University of Rochester. Charged with dramatically increasing both the quality and size of the university's prospect pool, the Regional Directors will play a key role in the overall growth of private philanthropy at the university. Regional Directors are based in Rochester and deployed geographically, and will both originate prospect/donor activity and coordinate all Advancement work in their assigned regions. They will carry a portfolio of approximately 150 qualified prospects and make a minimum of 175 face-to-face visits per year. The Regional Directors are full and active members of the Major Gift team and of the broader university Advancement team, participating in strategy and planning, and contributing their ideas and counsel.
The successful candidate will possess a track record in individual major gift or high-end annual gift fundraising, preferably in higher education. A broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and the ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle are necessary. Individuals who have worked in a regionally assigned development office and a passion for working "on the road" are preferred.

Director of Individual Giving, Simon School of Business
Reporting to the Executive Director, Simon School of Business, the Directcor of Individual Giving will manage a portfolio of major and high-end annual giving prospects, cultivating and soliciting these prepects in an organized fashion. The Director will develop a thorough knowledge of the Simon School with a focus on a particular set of Simon departments and programs that are active in development. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a faxt-paced enfironmenet supporting a dynamic Executive Director and an inspiring Dean. Creativity and spontaneity as well as a comfort with today's business environment are must-haves for the Director's role. It is an opportunity to further hone an already successful solicitation track record in higher education.

Email cover letter and resume to Jill Lasman.