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Syracuse University Executive Director, Family Giving Programs in Syracuse, New York
The Executive Director (ED) of Family Giving Programs reports to the Vice President of Principal Gifts and Strategic Initiatives and works closely with the Senior Vice President of Student Experience. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategies to secure philanthropic support from families in support of the University’s fundraising goals with a special focus on fundraising for the priorities of the Division of Student Experience. The ED oversees the Parents Council and other family related boards or central initiatives, and coordinates parent giving programs across campus working closely with colleges and units. This position carries a portfolio of 40-60 major/principal gift donors, including key members of the Parents’ Council. This position will manage three gift officers who identify, qualify, solicit, and steward philanthropic support from parents and former parents consistent with annual goals and objectives.
The Executive Director is often called upon as a front-line communicator with parents regarding happenings on campus and must be a superb and diplomatic oral and written communicator. Finally, the Executive Director is expected to be an ambassador for, and fluent in, the programs and offerings that distinguish the Syracuse University student experience.