Leadership Annual Giving Officer

Position Title

Leadership Annual Giving Officer

Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.


The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

Discover, Identify, Cultivate, and Solicit Leadership Annual Gift Prospects 80%

• Using Gravyty, actively manage a large portfolio of prospects, repeatedly moving prospects through the Discovery / Identification / Qualification / Cultivation / Solicitation / Stewardship process, as well as moving prospects in and out of their portfolios with regularity.
• Complete personal, face-to-face donor visits, Zoom video calls, phone calls, and Spire Society solicitations. Specific goals and metrics will be set annually with supervisor.
• Maintain a presence in assigned geographical regions, including sufficient travel to engage prospects in those regions, as well as collaborating with Alumni Engagement to be certain the University is well represented overall in those regions.
  

Special Events 10%

• Represent the University at on-campus and off-campus events.
• Provide recommendations and input on invitation lists for University events that involve donors or prospects.
• Identify opportunities for events that engage prospects, with special attention given to intimate or unique experiences, coordinating with the Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement on execution.

Other Duties as Assigned by the Department 10%

Education / Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of development or related experience, with preference for experience in a higher education setting.
• Track record of successful experience with institutional advancement, fundraising,
  marketing, event planning, and/or volunteer management.
• Sophisticated interpersonal skills, with ability to develop relationships with those that
  have the capacity to support the University with a gift.

Competencies / Skills

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Maintain professional attitude and demeanor.
• Exercise sound judgment.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to travel, sometimes extensively.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on occasion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g., sitting at a desk, working on a computer).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and via email.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10–20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, files).
• Ability to navigate office environment, including walking short distances and bending or reaching as needed.

Supervision of Employees

Work Environment

• Well-lit, air-conditioned office environment.
• Frequent engagement with donors and prospects in private residences, offices, and
  public spaces.
• Frequent Zoom/phone meetings.

Equipment to be Used

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)Banner (data warehouse for all functional areas across campus)Ellucian CRM Advance, Zoom, Gravyty, Printer, Copier, Telephone

Job Type

Full-time

Work Hours

35 hours per week
12 month position

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Minimum Number of References Requested

2

EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.


The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.


The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( [email protected] [email protected]>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location

3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

FLSA

Exempt

Salary / Hourly Range

$62,500.00 - $63,500.00 per year

Notes

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S00793P

Desired Start Date

06/15/2026

Open Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant