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Major Gift agent, Sr. School of Engineering:Job description:
Major Gift agent, Sr. School of EngineeringAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the prosperous candidate has been selected. Who we are Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers. Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of practice advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on covering global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To lgain more, please visit . Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! Job Summary The Sr, Major Gift agent will serve as the Director of Development for the School of Engineering and is the lead Advancement agent in the school and responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive advancement program to secure philanthropic resources for the top priority projects of the Institute and the school. The Senior Major Gift agent will work cooperatively and collegially with members of the Institute's Central Advancement Office, to effectively build prosperous fund-raising programs for the school. The Senior Major Gift agent for the School of Engineering will directly report to the Associate Vice President for Advancement and Constituent Development and with the responsibility to lead and collectively support the dean of the school on matters pertaining to the school project fund raising. Additionally, the Senior Major Gift agent carries a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects who have the capacity to make gifts in the range of $100,000 - $2.49 million. The Senior Major Gift agent, School of Engineering will • raise new commitments from prospects capable of gifts of $100,000 to $2.49 million; • prepare and submit proposals and conduct face-to-face prospecting and cultivation visits; • create compelling cases for support; • coordinate and collaborate with the Dean in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of top prospects for philanthropic support while planning, directing, and implementing activities required to secure the School of Engineering's fundraising goal; • engage and partner with members of the School of Engineering's faculty and leadership abilities Council in fundraising activities for the school; • identify additional potential donors for the school and coordinate their cultivation and solicitation through the Central Advancement Office, working cooperatively with members of the Institute's Central Advancement staff in developing a comprehensive operational plan in the areas of annual giving, corporate and foundation philanthropy, planned giving, and alumni engagement; • actively participate and present in prospect strategy sessions; and • be responsible for annual goals in line with those of a Senior Major Gift agent Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks candidates with • a commitment to the mission of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute-to educate the leaders of tomorrow for technologically located careers, celebrating discovery and the responsible application of technology to create knowledge and global prosperity; • practice in higher education and a history of cultivating and closing major gifts • an capability to establish and maintain relationships with major gift prospects and close gifts; • an capability to set priorities while also contributing to a team effort in Institute Advancement; • excellent oral and written communication expertise; • strong organizational expertise; • an capability to deal with technical information and to translate this information into a product salable to non-technical internal and external constituencies; • flexibility in dealing with a wide variety of people; • an capability to process information quickly and accurately; • an capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives; • an capability to demonstrate an knowledge of Rensselaer and its major initiatives; • an capability to multi-task, handle multiple projects and deadlines; and • an capability to thrive in a team environment. * Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and practice and at least seven years of progressively responsible professional fundraising practice is preferred income Range/Rate Expected hiring range : $120,000-$150,000 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 by Aspen leadership abilities Group until the position is filled. Culture of Safety at Rensselaer Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community. Total Compensation and Benefits Information The hiring range for this job offer is $120,000 to $150,000 annually. Rensselaer provides this hiring range as a good faith estimate of what the starting pay will be offered to the prosperous candidate. Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Its goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. Lgain more here: . Skills:
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