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Job Summary:

The Annual Giving Officer is primarily responsible for the student and parent annual giving and philanthropy. The Officer is tasked with strategic planning and execution of fundraising efforts targeting students and parents. This includes managing specific campaigns, cultivating volunteers, and actively engaging in solicitation activities across various donor levels. The position will be soliciting gifts at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of experience in fundraising or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education as a front-line fundraiser, with a successful record of prospect development or relationship building
• Experience managing fundraising volunteers
• Experience soliciting parents
• Experience soliciting gifts over $2,500
• Experience planning and executing events  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to cultivate, solicit and steward donor prospects
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relations with donors, including understanding donor motivation, and developing and sustaining donor commitment
• Ability to effectively facilitate discussions and engage in public speaking
• Ability to promote and implement processes to build effective donor relationships
• Ability to collaborate with others, including; internal team/department, others across the organization and appropriate external constituents
• Ability to work effectively individually and as a group/ team member; exploring options, making decisions, and seeking support when appropriate
• Ability to develop and contribute to the use of digitally integrated fundraising activities and effectively use analytics
• Ability to plan and implement programs, projects, and/or events, including; identifying specific requirements and developing project plans
• Ability to work with colleagues and portfolio leadership to implement change initiatives that enhances the donor experience
• Ability to collect, analyze and manage relevant information, including prospect research
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to multi-task, handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Ability to learn and use discipline specific technologies including database management software and web-based communication tools

Shift:

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel:

Driving:

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate:

Expected hiring range: $74,000 - $75,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions:

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information:

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.