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Annual Giving agent (Programs):

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Full Time
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Troy, NY
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12/14/23

 

Annual Giving agent (Programs)

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Job Summary
The Annual Giving agent is primarily responsible for the Patroon Volunteer Program and Reunion Giving programs. The agent's responsibilities include recruiting and training new volunteers for Annual Giving, with the aim of expanding the pool of active volunteer solicitors and cultivating a pipeline of individuals for potential leadership abilities functions. The agent will be soliciting gifts of $2,500 and above.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of practice in fundraising or a related field.
• Valid driver's license
significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, expertise, and Abilities
• capability to cultivate, solicit and steward donor prospects
• capability to develop and maintain effective relations with donors, including knowledge
donor motivation, and developing and sustaining donor commitment
• capability to effectively facilitate discussions and effectively engage in public speaking
• capability to promotes and implement processes to build effective donor relationships
• capability to collaborate with others including own team/department, others across the organization and externally where appropriate
• capability to work effectively individually and as a group/ team member exploring options, making decisions and seeking support when appropriate
• capability to develop and contribute to the use of digitally integrated fundraising activities and effectively use analytics
• capability to plan and implement programs, projects and/or events including identifying specific requirements and developing project plans
• capability to work with colleagues and portfolio leadership abilities to implement change initiatives that enhances the donor practice
• capability to collect, analyze and manage significant information, including prospect research
• capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• capability to multi-task, handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent
• capability to lgain and use discipline specific technologies including database management
software and web-located communication tools

Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

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

Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting income/Rate
Expected hiring range: $60,000 - $75,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
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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Job Category: Health Services [ View All Health Services Jobs ]
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Job Location: Troy, NY, Other
Address: Troy, NY
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 08/26/2025 / Viewed 2602 times
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