Position Summary:
SUNY Upstate Foundation is in search of a highly motivated Development Director to join the Upstate Foundation development team, fundraising for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network.
This role works to increase retail/corporate giving, including specific and measurable targets regarding fundraising goals, prospect management, personal contacts, stewardship activities, and solicitations.
Key Responsibilities:
· Managing a portfolio of assigned retail/corporate prospects, works with corporate CEOs, store managers, community liaisons, and employees to coordinate fundraising activities.
· Ensure appropriate brand messaging, and generate support of employees.
· Work with retail representatives from Children's Miracle Network to implement national partner programs.
· Applies for grants from corporate foundations as necessary.
· Screens third party fundraisers and provides advice and assistance to third party events.
· Facilitates a culture conducive to increased private giving, including a positive representation of the Foundation with Upstate personnel, donors, prospects, and community organizations.
· Oversee signature Children’s Miracle Network programs (Radiothon for Kids and Direct Mail) and Miracle Family program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant development or retail/business experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle to travel within NY State is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven record of success in the solicitation of gifts and working with volunteers preferred; excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills required
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits package.
To Apply: For additional information and to apply for this position (Job # 90508) please go to Upstate’s Human Resources website: https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/search
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
