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St. John Fisher University -Leadership Annual Giving Officer Email

Name of Organization: St. John Fisher University
Title of Position: Leadership Annual Giving Officer
Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000
Organization Website: www.sjf.edu
Start Date: 06/15/2026

Description of Responsibilities:

Discover, Identify, Cultivate, and Solicit Leadership Annual Gift Prospects - 80%

  • Using Gravyty, actively manage a large portfolio of prospects, repeatedly moving prospects through the Discovery / Identification / Qualification / Cultivation / Solicitation / Stewardship process, as well as moving prospects in and out of their portfolios with regularity.
  • 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, as well as collaborating with Alumni Engagement to be certain the University is well represented overall in those regions.
Special Events - 10%
  • 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 given to intimate or unique experiences, coordinating with the Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement on execution.
Other Duties as Assigned by the Department - 10%

Funding Sources:

  • Contributions
  • Special Events

Benefits:

  • Professional membership dues in AFP paid by organization\
  • Performance Review Policy
  • Vacation and Holiday Policy (please specify how much PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of development or related experience, with preference for experience in a higher education setting.

Experience/Personal Qualifications:

  • 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.

Specific Requirements of Position:

  • Annual Campaigns
  • Computer - Database
  • Computer - Spreadsheets
  • Computer - Word Processing
  • Donor Research

Special Requirements of Position: Personal Automobile

Position Reports to:

Norm Kieffer
Senior Director of Development

Apply here: https://jobs.sjf.edu/postings/4152

Include with Correspondence:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter