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Major Gift agent, Sr. (West Coast, Regional Remote):Job description:
Major Gift agent, Sr. (West Coast, Regional Remote)Who we areWhy 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 Aspen leadership abilities Group is proud to partner with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the search for a Regional Director of Development, Northern California. This is a regional remote position with the candidate being located within the region they will serve. The Regional Director of Development, Northern California will develop strategic opportunities focused on engaging existing and prospective major donors with the end goal of qualifying, soliciting, and closing major gifts in the Northern California region. The Regional Director will serve as a primary strategist and co-lead for the Silicon Valley leadership abilities Council and will collaborate with and convene other Development and Alumni Engagement stakeholders in the region to ensure a coordinated and thoughtful approach to all activities meant to engage RPI's leading prospects and donors. These stakeholders include but are not limited to Principal Giving, Major Giving, Alumni Relations, and School- and College-affiliated colleagues. The Regional Director will carry a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects who have the capacity to make gifts in the range of $100,000 to $2.49 million The Regional Director will supervise various special projects in the region. The Regional Director of Development, Northern California will » raise new commitments from prospects capable of gifts of $100,000 to $2.49 million in Northern California; » prepare and submit proposals; » conduct pre-planned face-to-face prospecting and cultivation visits; » manage and increase membership in the Silicon Valley leadership abilities Council and other effective, high-level volunteer structures designed to provide counsel, to identify prospects, and to assist with specific solicitations and other programmatic initiatives; » work in collaboration with specific campus leadership abilities as determined by the Director and with colleagues in Institute Advancement; » maintain up-to-date prospect information in Advance by utilizing and maintaining the prospect tracking system; » coordinate and orchestrate prospect strategies with the appropriate deans and school-affiliated development agents and work in tandem to assure the highest and best use of time, budget, and personnel; » establish long-range goals and objectives for development programs and activities in Northern California that reflect University priorities; » prepare a regional operating plan and prospect pipeline designed to facilitate achievement of these goals and objectives as a component of the University-wide major gifts plan; » participate and present in prospect strategy sessions; and » be responsible for annual goals in line with those of a Senior Major Gift agent. Qualifications Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a Regional Director of Development, Northern California 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; » 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; » 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 stakeholders; » 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 and handle multiple projects and deadlines; » an capability to thrive in a team environment; and » familiarity with the Silicon Valley philanthropic landscape (preferred). 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 fundraising practice in higher education, including a record of cultivation and closing major gifts, is required. TravelTravel is a significant component of the position (greater than 25%) Driving Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use Application 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. Preference will be given to applications received by September 18,2023. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the prosperous candidate has been selected. To apply for this job offer, visit: . To nominate a candidate, Contact Us by Eric Rosario, Email address: ericrosario@aspenleadership abilitiesgroup.com Job Posted Date Applications will be accepted 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 Polytechnic Institute 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 . Skills:
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