Major Gift agent, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Scienc

Major Gift agent, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Scienc

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the prosperous candidate has been selected.
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Job Summary
Aspen leadership abilities Group is proud to partner with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the search for a Major Gift agent, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
The Major Gift agent will serve as the Director of Development for the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences and the lead Advancement agent in the school, responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive advancement program to secure philanthropic resources for the top priority projects of the Institute and the school.
The Major Gift agent will work cooperatively and collegially with members of the Institute's Central Advancement Office to effectively build prosperous fundraising programs for the school. The Major Gift agent will lead on behalf of and support the Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences on matters pertaining to school project fundraising.
The Major Gift agent will carry a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects who have the capacity to make gifts in the range of $100,000 to $2.49 million.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Major Gift agent, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences will

» raise new commitments from prospects capable of gifts of $100,000 to $2.49 million;

» prepare and submit proposals and conduct face-to-face prospecting and cultivation visits;

» create compelling cases for support;

» coordinate and collaborate with the Dean in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of top prospects for philanthropic support while planning, directing, and implementing activities required to secure the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences' fundraising goal;

» engage and partner with the members of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences faculty and leadership abilities Council in fundraising activities for the school;

» identify additional potential donors for the school and coordinate their cultivation and solicitation through the Central Advancement Office, working cooperatively with members of the Institute's Central Advancement staff in developing a comprehensive operational plan in the areas of annual giving, corporate and foundation philanthropy, planned giving, and alumni engagement;

» actively participate and present in prospect strategy sessions; and

» be responsible for annual goals in line with those of a Major Gift agent
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the nation's first and one of the world's most renowned technological research universities where students, faculty, and alumni have been defining scientific and technological advances for nearly 200 years. RPI boasts a legacy of changemakers confronting the most pressing problems facing humanity and the planet. Established in 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer and Amos Eaton, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private research university located in Troy, New York. Built on a hillside, RPI's 276-acre campus overlooks the city of Troy, the Hudson River, and the Capital Region. Students at RPI can choose from more than 145 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across five schools as well as programs and certificates for working professionals. Beyond the classroom, Rensselaer develops technological leaders who are global citizens prepared to change the world with more than 200 student-led clubs, 50+ club sports, NCAA athletic teams including Division I men's and women's hockey and 21 teams that compete in Division III. With more than 110,000 living alumni, some of RPI's most notable alumni were behind innovations that have improved everyday lives-from the Transcontinental Railroad and the Brooklyn Bridge to baking powder and the digital camera


Qualifications
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a Major Gift agent, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences with

» a commitment to the mission of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute-to educate the leaders of tomorrow for technologically located careers, celebrating discovery and the responsible application of technology to create knowledge and global prosperity;

» practice in higher education and a history of cultivating and closing major gifts;

» an capability to establish and maintain relationships with major gift prospects and to close gifts;

» an capability to set priorities while also contributing to a team effort in Institute Advancement;

» excellent oral and written communication expertise;

» strong organizational expertise;

» an capability to deal with technical information and to translate this information into a product salable to non-technical internal and external constituencies; • flexibility in dealing with a wide variety of people;

» an capability to process information quickly and accurately;

» an capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives;

» an capability to demonstrate an knowledge of Rensselaer and its major initiatives;

» an capability to multi-task, handle multiple projects and deadlines; and

» an capability to thrive in a team environment.
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and practice and at least five years of progressively responsible fundraising practice is required. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds.


TravelRegular overnight travel is required (up to 25%)


Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Total Compensation and Benefits Information
The hiring range for this job offer is $100,000 to $125,000 annually. Rensselaer provides this hiring range as a good faith estimate of what the starting pay will be offered to the prosperous candidate. Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable 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. Its 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. Lgain more here: .