Assistant Director of Development, Parent and Family Philanthropy
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long‑term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development for Parent and Family Philanthropy, the Assistant Director of Development plays a key role in supporting and achieving the annual and strategic philanthropic parent fundraising goals. The incumbent manages the complete lifecycle of parent and family giving, including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, writing proposals for, soliciting, and stewarding individual parent prospects and donors to fulfill Fordham University’s institutional fundraising priorities.
Essential Functions
- Utilize reflective discernment practices to develop and execute overall gift strategy for current and past parent and family leadership gifts.
- Manage a personal portfolio of approximately 150 major gift parents and family prospects.
- Develop individual engagement strategies for each prospect in the portfolio, targeting annual gifts and/or multi‑year commitments at the $5,000+ level.
- Research parents’ and family donors’ philanthropic interests; develop proposals and appeal materials aligning with the University’s academic and student‑centered initiatives.
- Collaborate with academic leadership and other campus partners to cultivate and solicit Parents’ Leadership Council members, strengthening their connection to the University.
- Develop strategies to invite non‑alumni families into the Jesuit tradition, ensuring accessibility and welcoming to families of all backgrounds.
- Leverage project management and relationship‑building skills to identify, assess, and qualify parent and family constituents, nurturing relationships through active listening.
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management responsibilities: Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of three years in development, sales, research, or customer‑facing roles (event management, concierge, etc.).
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, faculty, donors, volunteers, and university officials.
- Ability to navigate complex situations with integrity and a foundation of ethical discernment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply the principle of “Cura Personalis” to balance ambitious fundraising goals with genuine care for donors’ holistic relationships to the University.
- Strong organization and time‑management skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to articulate Fordham’s Jesuit identity to diverse stakeholders, translating a complex mission into inspiring narratives that drive inclusive excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fundraising within education, religious, or nonprofit organizations.
- Successful track record of fundraising from non‑alumni/parent constituencies.
- Familiarity with fundraising databases and tools (e.g., CRM Advance, Fundraiser Performance Management).
- Plus Delta certification.
Salary
Minimum starting salary: $75,000.
Maximum starting salary: $80,000.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Equal Opportunity
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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