Development Director - Law School

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law is a national leader in progressive legal education with a dual mission of training a diverse group of students to become excellent public interest attorneys and providing access to the profession for members of historically underrepresented communities.

As part of its mission, the Law School prepares students to practice Law in the Service of Human Needs, and to transform the practice of law and legal education to make it more inclusive and just.

We are the most racially diverse law school in the nation and are consistently a top ranked law school in the country for clinical legal education.

CUNY School of Law seeks an experienced development professional to serve as the new Director of Development.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, the Director is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of fundraising activities on behalf of the Law School and its Foundation.

This includes annual giving, major and planned giving, comprehensive fundraising campaigns, special events, and corporate and foundation solicitation.

The Development Director will work closely with the Law School’s administration, senior faculty, Marketing & Communications, the Board of Visitors, the Board of Directors of the Foundation, and the Development Department staff to manage fundraising efforts and meet development goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Manages the Development Department staff in the day-to-day operations.
• Designs, implements, and manages a comprehensive and measurable development fundraising plan aligned with the vision, mission, and goals of the College and Foundation;

establishes short- and long-term goals, including fundraising strategies and building the case for support.

• Cultivates potential benefactors and solicits gifts in support of institutional priorities.
• Manages solicitation processes, including recommending proposal request amounts and monitoring staff and volunteer assignments.
• Provides leadership for fundraising strategy and campaigns.
• Manages the writing and development of campaign print and electronic collateral materials, prospect lists, and research;

develops and executes cultivation plans and solicitation strategies.

• Implements a thorough donor acknowledgment and stewardship system and maintains consistent contact with major donors.
• Monitors and objectively evaluates all College fundraising appeals; develops standard activity and progress reports for monitoring and evaluation;

and regularly provides progress reports to key stakeholders.

• Practices sound fiscal responsibility, including budget development and management.
• Provides performance evaluations for individuals under supervision and performance feedback for other collaborating teammates.
• Works with other campus departments to contribute to the College’s overall ability to serve the on-campus population and also be a resource to the surrounding community.
• Ability to travel as needed
• Position may require evening and weekend duties. This position is also eligible for hybrid work (30% remote and 70% in-office) until further notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and eight years’ related experience required.

The successful candidate will be a proven development professional who believes in the mission of CUNY School of Law, is results and people-oriented, possesses a strong work ethic, and pays superb attention to detail.

The following qualifications are preferred :

Minimum five years of experience in a college / university setting, nonprofit organization, or the private sector related to fundraising

Proven track record of fundraising with at least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in development

Experience with Raiser’s Edge fundraising software

Demonstrated experience with leadership skills, overseeing staff, and attention to detail

Proven and demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts of $25,000 and above

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs College’s fundraising strategy and administration of fund-raising programs.

• Designs, implements and monitors comprehensive resource development program
• Responsible for meeting specific goals and targets
• Develops funding strategies; assesses outcome of strategic plan
• Oversees a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects to establish and sustain ongoing relations
• Maintains relationships with donors and sponsoring organizations to cultivate and maintain funding
• Ensures reporting requirements are completed in timely and accurate manner
• Manages professional and clerical staff
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Job Title Name : Development Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$124,656 $141,858

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial wellbeing, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement / pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu , access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.

Select Apply Now and provide the requested information.

CLOSING DATE

Resumes will be accepted through July 18, 2024.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting : Managerial / Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.

Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.

EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.