Director Of Volunteer And Gift Officer Partnership

Cornell University

Ithaca, US
Base: $101,626.00 - $124,210.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid (3 days remote, 2 days onsite)
Annual giving fundraising
Volunteer-led fundraising
Donor cultivation and solicitation
Cornell University is seeking a Director of Volunteer and Gift Officer Partnership for its Alumni Affairs and Development division in Ithaca, NY. The successful candidate will drive annual giving efforts and enhance volunteer-led fundraising initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for driving the culture of Annual Fund solicitations by Individual Giving Officers and developing a measurably effective volunteer giving program within Alumni Affairs and Development.
  • The Director of Volunteer and Gift Officer Partnership partners across the division to strengthen dual-ask strategies, support donor cultivation and solicitation, and build coordinated volunteer fundraising efforts.
  • Cornell University's Alumni Affairs and Development division is widely regarded as one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education.

Matching Summary

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Cornell University is seeking a Director of Volunteer and Gift Officer Partnership for its Alumni Affairs and Development division in Ithaca, NY. The successful candidate will drive annual giving efforts and enhance volunteer-led fundraising initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Salary

Base: $101,626.00 - $124,210.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • annual giving fundraising
  • volunteer-led fundraising
  • donor cultivation and solicitation
  • partnering with frontline gift officers
  • analyzing fundraising performance data

Nice-to-have

  • strengthen dual-ask strategies
  • build coordinated volunteer fundraising efforts
  • collaborative relationships with development officers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in annual giving or individual giving fundraising
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with frontline gift officers
  • Experience analyzing fundraising performance data
  • Demonstrated success developing or managing volunteer-based or peer-to-peer fundraising efforts
  • Strong collaboration skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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