Senior Director of Donor Relations & Special Events
: Job Details :

Overview

Senior Director of Donor Relations & Special Events at Teachers College, Columbia University. Reporting to the VP for Institutional Advancement, the Senior Director will spearhead large-scale events, initiatives and strategic and ongoing communications which strengthen the long-term relationship between donors/prospects and the institution.

Responsibilities

• Creating and coordinating events and initiatives for donors and prospects through collaborations with key partners including development staff, volunteer leaders, faculty, administration and students
• Crafting and monitoring donor stewardship communications, including the gift acknowledgment program and endowment reporting
• Identifying and developing stewardship activities, and for crafting customized recognition events for donors
• Direct supervision of the Director of Donor Relations & Special Projects and the Director of Development Writing

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15-plus years of events experience in a complex, multi-layered institution such as higher education, arts/culture or health care.
• 5-plus years experience in communications for Donors.
• Strategic thinker with ability to synthesize and prioritize details and assess them in terms of best practices and alignment to fundraising goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confident with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with high-level volunteers, faculty and staff.
• Extensive management experience and the ability to drive results through the contribution of staff and colleagues
• Comprehension and effective use of processes and systems for maintaining and sustaining a complex and sustainable Donor Relations program.

Preferred Qualifications

• A willingness to travel as necessary.
• Knowledge of SCT Banner, the College's integrated computer database, or like systems, desirable.

Salary Range

$155,000-$175,000

How to Apply

In order to be considered for the position, applicants must apply on the TC Careers website by clicking the Apply button. Please note: due to the number of inquiries we receive on job postings, we are unable to review or respond to LinkedIn messages.

Work Modality

Hybrid

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; a retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA); Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Hybrid/Remote

Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, with a mix of in-person and remote work. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will work onsite or in a hybrid model. Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.

Equal Opportunity

Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Disability Accommodations

If you would like to discuss disability-related accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or a similar law, related to applying for employment at Teachers College, Columbia University, please email the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities: ...@tc.columbia.edu

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Higher Education

#J-18808-Ljbffr