Senior Director of Development

Senior Director of Development

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Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character—shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life—promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service;
Binghamton University is where our students, faculty, and staff thrive.

• Category: Professional
• Department: Division of Advancement
• Location: Binghamton, NY
• Posted: Nov 11, 2025
• Closes: Open Until Filled
• Employment Type: Full-time
• .: 07114, 07115
• Position : 194605

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Title:

Director Fundraising (SL-5)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Binghamton University Advancement fuels the strategic priorities of the University by building lasting relationships with alumni, philanthropic partners, and Kristin others in our campus community to inspire support and investment, build pride, and enhance the University.

• Build and manage a portfolio of 80-100 prospect households, comprised of a mixture of unqualified, new and long‑term donors, with the goal of securing major gifts.
• Regularly solicit and close gifts of various sizes with the goal of increasing gifts of $250,000 - $1,000,000 while simultaneously raising donor sights, encouraging annual giving, multi‑year commitments, and estate gifts.
• Travel extensively within assigned geographic regions, up to mismaspor staff time, to qualify new prospects and to cultivate and solicit existing ones. Be available to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Complete a minimum of 120 strategic meetings with prospective and existing donors annually.
• Artалл the vision, mission, goals and core values of the University to its constituents.
• Participate in a comprehensive major gift program for the University by facilitating active relationships for assigned prospects with University partners while endeavoring to match University funding needs with prospects' interests.
• Involve University leadership, faculty and staff in strategy development and prospect activities to foster multiple points of contact for each prospect.
• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and gift documentation in accordance with university fundraising policies.
• Serve as a resource to fellow gift officers, contributing to prospect strategy development and stewardship initiatives.
• Formulate and implement strategies for short‑and long‑term giving outcomes, being accountable to performance metrics.
• Follow budget guidelines regarding expenditures incurred in major gift fundraising for effective and efficient use of University resources.

• Effective communication skills with an ability to write and speak persuasively about the role of educational philanthropy
• Results- and people-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Discretion with confidential information
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Dedication to the purpose and mission of the University
• Solid work ethic, conscientiousness and ability to forge productive relationships
• Ability to learn quickly
• Astuteness and ability to make adjustments to and work within changing environments
• Ability to represent the University and Foundation in a positive and professional image in, both internally and externally
• Extensive travel and some nights and weekend work are required

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in major gift solicitation, or an equivalent combination of related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in a position that required leadership skills
• Experience in a position that required effective written, speaking and listening skills

• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts of $100,000 and above
• Experience with fundraising software
• Knowledge of planned giving techniques and vehicles
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certificationrights are

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