Major Gift agent (Athletics)

Major Gift agent (Athletics)

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Why Rensselaer?Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers.
Athletics at Rensselaer is home to 23 NCAA athletic teams (12 men's and 11 women's) including Division I men's and women's ice hockey, athletic compliance, and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).


Job Summary
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in Troy, New York. The position may have the opportunity for a hybrid working arrangement (a combination of on- and off-site).
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 Athletics Department. The Major Gift agent will lead on behalf of and support the Director of Athletics on matters pertaining to Athletics Department project fundraising. Additionally, 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.
The Major Gift agent, Athletics will

» raise new commitments from prospects capable of making 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;

» manage the Director of Athletics' involvement in the cultivation and solicitation of top prospects for philanthropic support while planning, directing, and implementing activities required to secure the Athletic Department's fundraising goal;

» direct the involvement of members of the Athletic Department staff and leadership abilities Council in fundraising activities for the department;

» identify additional potential donors for the department and coordinate their cultivation and solicitation through the Central Advancement Office, working cooperatively with Central Advancement staff to develop 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;

» attend athletic events to cultivate relationships with donors in attendance; and

» be responsible for annual goals in line with those of a Major Gift agent.


Requirements
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a Major Gift agent, Athletics 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 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 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, while handling multiple projects and deadlines; and

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


TravelTravel is a significant component of the position (greater than 25%)


Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use


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.
To apply for this job offer, visit: To nominate a candidate, Contact Us by Eric Rosaria, Email address: ericrosario@aspenleadership abilitiesgroup.com
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Total Compensation and Benefits Information
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