Director of Development

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Budget Title: Director of Fundraising (SL-5)

Salary: $105000 - $120000 (commensurate with experience)

Binghamton University Advancement welcomes candidates for the position of Director of Development based on our campus in Binghamton NY. The Division of Advancement fuels the strategic priorities of the University by building lasting relationships with alumni philanthropic partners and others in our campus community to inspire support and investment build pride and enhance the University.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development the Director of Development is a full-time frontline fundraiser who will join a growing major gift team that is poised to have a record setting fundraising year. You will play a pivotal role in securing philanthropic support for the University by building and managing a portfolio of high-capacity prospects. This position focuses on growing and sustaining long-term donor relationships and collaborating with faculty and university partners to inspire transformative giving that fuels the Universitys mission.

Work Location:

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees can perform this role remotely two days per week and on-campus three days per week. The university reserves the right to modify suspend revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a portfolio of 100-120 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 $100000 - $while simultaneously raising donor sights encouraging annual giving multi-year commitments and estate gifts.
• Travel extensively within assigned geographic regions up to 40% of 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.
• Articulate 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.

The successful candidate will be a proven fundraiser who believes in the public higher education mission of Binghamton University is results- and people-oriented and possesses an attention to detail. The candidate will also have proven communication skills with an ability to write and speak persuasively about the role of educational philanthropy. Extensive travel and some night and weekend work are required.

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in non-profit fundraising or relevant experience with strategic relationship management in fields like corporate sales financial services or business development
• Demonstrated success in closing five and six-figure gifts and managing complex donor relationships
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 40% of time) and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred:

• Related advancement or development experience in a higher education environment non-profit setting or equivalent combination of related experience
• Experience with fundraising software
• Knowledge of planned giving techniques and vehicles

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All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: for Internal Applicants: July 3 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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