Regional Director of Advancement

College/Division

University Advancement

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at,  http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link to search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.  Please submit your online application, updated resume, cover letter, and a list of references.
 

Wage Band

122A

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of successful major gift fundraising or customer-centered constituent engagement or marketing/sales experience; preference for experience in a complex higher education setting
• Demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts of $100,000 or more
• High degree of computer literacy
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 50% of the time, including some weekends and evenings
• Ability to manage complex projects and to effectively manage detail; set priorities and map direction on concurrent fronts
• Sophisticated interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Department/College Description

At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support. As Advancement professionals, we seek support from a variety of investors to ensure a life-transforming RIT education is accessible to the talented students who seek to join us.
 
RIT’s Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals.
 

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Job Summary

The Regional Director of Advancement represents RIT with donors, including alumni and parents, within certain geographic areas of the United States and plays a key role in growing philanthropic giving at the university by broadening and deepening the prospect pool. They are expected to work in close partnership with colleagues across the division of University Advancement to develop and execute strategies for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of RIT prospects and donors that unite the philanthropic interests of our donors with the priorities and needs of the university.

This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside and work in one of the following states to work remotely: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.
Extensive travel is required.

The Director manages a portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for all prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits major gifts above the $100,000 level, as well as leadership annual fund gifts, and coordinates effective donor stewardship. Visit expectations are significant, approximately 150 per year. The Director cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies and other friends and collaborates with the teams in college advancement, planned giving, alumni relations, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support RIT initiatives. The Regional Director reports to the Assistant Vice President for Regional Advancement.

The Regional Director of Advancement is expected to work collaboratively and collegially, constantly seeking ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics.