CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies - Director of Institutional Development

POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) was established in August 2018 and is the newest School within the system.

• The mission of the School is to : 1) offer undergraduate and graduate programs of labor and urban studies to working adults and traditional-age students;
• 2) expand educational opportunities to working adults while meeting the workforce development needs of the City and State;

and 3) serve the labor and broader community by conducting research, offering leadership development programs, hosting forums and national conferences, and publishing national labor journals to promote debate on issues critical to labor and working-class communities.

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SLU seeks a Director of Institutional Development who will work with existing and new partners to support and advance the educational, research, and public service mission of the School.

The Director will be responsible for increasing the institutional capacity of the School by strengthening existing relationships and building new ones.

They will work with unions, community organizations, philanthropic organizations, government agencies, legislative bodies, non-profits, and private donors to raise external funds.

They will collaborate with the Dean and SLU’s advisory bodies, such as the Labor Advisory Board and SLU Foundation Board, to identify external funding sources that will advance the School’s strategic plan.

The Director will report to the Dean of the School or his designee.

Specific Responsibilities Include :

• Designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive plan and strategy for aligning external funding with the School’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Coordinating the School’s activities related to philanthropy, including foundations and major donors by expanding upon SLU’s existing relationships and building new ones.
• Identifying philanthropic funding opportunities, with a concentration on foundations and individual contributors.
• Developing donor solicitations, creating and evaluating fund-raising appeals, providing regular progress reports to key stakeholders, and developing and executing a professional donor stewardship program.
• Providing leadership and innovative thinking in developing new programs and community engagement activities that will appeal to foundations and private donors.
• Developing a close working relationship with CUNY’s Advancement Office to leverage existing fundraising infrastructure, create efficiencies, and multiply impact.
• Leading the organizational development of SLU’s nascent Foundation, including the development of its Foundation Board of Directors, and ensuring that the Foundation develops best practices as they relate to governance, financial reporting, program accountability, and compliance.

NOTE : Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and on-site in the office.

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum :

Bachelor's Degree and eight years of related experience required.

Preferred :

• Strong ties to labor, community, and philanthropic organizations.
• Demonstrated capacity to interact effectively with donors and institutional leaders, with a minimum of five years of experience in proven successful fund-raising activities.
• Excellent organizational, financial, and communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work style.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong technology skills.
• Academic experience.
• Well-versed, in-depth knowledge, and experience with social justice organizations and funders.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs College's fundraising strategy and administration of fund-raising programs, including :

• Designing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive resource development program.
• Responsible for meeting specific goals and targets.
• Developing funding strategies and assessing the outcome of the strategic plan.
• Overseeing a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects to establish and sustain ongoing relations.
• Maintaining relationships with donors and sponsoring organizations to cultivate and maintain funding.
• Ensuring reporting requirements are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Managing professional and clerical staff.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting salary from $119,995 - $141,858; commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, 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.

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.

This search is being run by NRG Consulting Group. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with an application deadline on 9 / 5 / 24.

The search is being lead by Naomi Roth-Gaudette and Kirstin Saybe. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

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