Leadership Annual Giving Officer

About the University

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution located seven miles outside Rochester, NY, offering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across five schools.

• Using Gravyty, actively manage a large portfolio of prospects, moving prospects through the Discovery/Identification/Qualification/Cultivation/Solicitation/St Stewardship process, and moving prospects in and out of portfolios as needed.
• Complete personal face‑to‑face donor visits, Zoom video calls, phone calls, and Spire Society solicitations. Specific goals and metrics will be set annually with supervisor.
• Maintain a presence in assigned geographical regions, including sufficient travel to engage prospects in those regions, and collaborate with Alumni Engagement to ensure the University is well represented overall.

• Represent the University at on‑campus and off‑campus events.
• Provide recommendations and input on invitation lists for University events that involve donors or prospects.
• Identify opportunities for events that engage prospects, with special attention to intimate or unique experiences, coordinating with the Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement on execution.

Additional duties as needed by department leadership.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of development or related experience, preference for higher education setting.
• Track record of successful experience with institutional advancement, fundraising, marketing, event planning, and/or volunteer management.
• Sophisticated interpersonal skills, with ability to develop relationships with those that have the capacity to support the University with a gift.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Maintain professional attitude and demeanor.
• Exercise sound judgment.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to travel, sometimes extensively.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on occasion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g., sitting at a desk, working on a computer).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and via email.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10–20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, files).
• Ability to navigate office environment, including walking short distances and bending or reaching as needed.

• Well‑lit, air‑conditioned office environment.
• Frequent engagement with donors and prospects in private residences, offices, and public spaces.

• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Banner (data warehouse for all functional areas across campus)
• Ellucian CRM Advance
• Zoom
• Gravyty
• Printer
• Copier
• Telephone

Full‑time

35 hours per week
12‑month position

Minimum number of references requested: 2

St. John Fisher University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585‑385‑8232) or email titleix.

FLSA Exempt

$62,500.00 – $63,500.00 per year

S00793P

06/15/2026

Yes

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