Development Director, The Upstate Foundation, Inc.

Organization: The Upstate Foundation, Inc.

Position Title: Upstate Foundation Development Director 

Location: Syracuse, NY

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Position Summary: 

SUNY Upstate Foundation is in search of a highly motivated Development Director to join the Upstate Foundation development team, fundraising for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network. 

 

This role works to increase retail/corporate giving, including specific and measurable targets regarding fundraising goals, prospect management, personal contacts, stewardship activities, and solicitations.   

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Managing a portfolio of assigned retail/corporate prospects, works with corporate CEOs, store managers, community liaisons, and employees to coordinate fundraising activities. 

  • Ensure appropriate brand messaging and generate support of employees.  

  • Work with retail representatives from Children's Miracle Network to implement national partner programs.   

  • Applies for grants from corporate foundations as necessary.   

  • Screens third party fundraisers and provides advice and assistance to third party events.  

  • Facilitates a culture conducive to increased private giving, including a positive representation of the Foundation with Upstate personnel, donors, prospects, and community organizations.   

  • Oversee signature Children’s Miracle Network programs (Radiothon for Kids and Direct Mail) and Miracle Family program. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant development or retail/business experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.  Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle to travel within NY State is required. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Proven record of success in the solicitation of gifts and working with volunteers preferred; excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills required 

 

 

Compensation:

Commensurate with qualifications.  Excellent benefits package. 

 

To Apply: For additional information and to apply for this position (Job # 90508) please go to Upstate’s Human Resources website:  http://www.upstate.edu/hr/jobs/