Upstate New York HERC

Summary

The Campaign Director serves as the principal manager of Skidmore College's comprehensive capital campaign, working under the Collyer Vice President for Advancement to develop and execute fundraising strategies while maintaining a personal portfolio of major gift prospects. This position manages Campaign Committee operations and volunteer relations, coordinates campaign communications and events with Advancement staff, and oversees comprehensive data management and progress reporting. The role requires strategic collaboration across all college divisions and Advancement programs while providing team leadership and maintaining the highest standards of professional fundraising practices.

Primary Job Duties

• Campaign Leadership and Management


• Prospect Management and Donor Relations


• Campaign Committee and Board of Trustees Management


• Communications and Marketing Coordination


• Data Management and Reporting


• Institutional Collaboration


• Professional Advancement and Team Leadership

Qualifications and Competencies

Education: Bachelorâ™s Degree

Experience: At least seven to ten years of commensurate experience in fundraising or a similar field.

The successful candidate will have:

• A history of successful experience in capital campaign management and frontline major gifts fundraising with a proven track record of success; securing major gift support through seven-figure and above solicitations; managing advancement staff; and partnering with institutional boards, committees, and other volunteer leadership.


• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in major gifts and capital campaign fundraising; advanced understanding of moves management principles and prospect advancement strategies; a proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies and campaigns; experience with prospect research, wealth screening, and donor capacity assessment; and fluency in planned giving vehicles and complex gift structuring.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling communications and proposals; strong presentation skills for donor meetings, board presentations, and campaign events; exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence for building relationships with diverse constituencies; ability to communicate effectively with donors, prospects, volunteers, faculty, staff, and external partners; and demonstrated skill in coaching and preparing others for successful solicitation activities.


• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and inspire staff and volunteers; strong project management skills with ability to oversee complex, multi-year initiatives; excellent operational skills and ability to organize and prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously; strategic thinking ability with skill in setting goals and overseeing the execution of work to completion; and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents.


• Must be willing to relocate. This is not a remote position.  The position requires frequent travel.

Salary: $135,000 - $155,000

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application


• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.


Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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