Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Associate Director of Development, Gabelli School of Business Position Number A07175 FLSA Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week 35 Department Development - Gabelli School of Business Campus Lincoln Center Work Arrangement Hybrid Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy. Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and Alumni Engagement, the Associate Director of Development plays an integral role in strengthening and increasing philanthropic support for Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. The incumbent is responsible for increasing support and participation from alumni, parents, and friends, and will proactively work to help build the Business School's major gift prospect pipeline.
This position requires local travel as well as evening and weekend work to accommodate donor meetings and events.
Essential Functions
Serves as one of the lead fundraising officers for the Gabelli School Development Team,providing strategic guidance on leadership annual giving and major giving fundraising.
Manages a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects.
Devises individual engagement strategies for each prospect in their pool with the goal of soliciting annual gifts and/or multi-year gift commitments of $25,000+, with specific solicitation goals to be determined in an annual goal-setting process.
Assists with various projects, including stewardship efforts, volunteer opportunities, and campaign initiatives as needed.
Represents the Business School at on- and off-campus events, supports special fundraisinginitiatives, and contributes to the overall goals of the Development and University Relations (DAUR) office, collaborating closely with colleagues to align fundraising strategies and donor engagement efforts.
Develops strong relationships with Gabelli School faculty, administrators, and staff in order to identify and promote giving opportunities that support the Business School's strategic priorities.
Participates in University, Development and University Relations (DAUR), and Gabelli School activities and events, including dinners, receptions, and alumni campus visits as assigned.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others. Additional Functions Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in fundraising, business, sales, or a related industry.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated successful track record of solicitation or sales efforts, advancing donors or customers through the pipeline.
Strong communication skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, collaborative, and excellent organizational and project management skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
Ability to confidently and comfortably engage with and solicit diverse constituencies.
Expertise in Google Workspace; proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; and familiarity with relational databases (CRMs).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in frontline fundraising and development in higher education.
Demonstrated understanding of donor engagement strategies in all phases of development: qualification, cultivation, solicitation, close and stewardship.
Experience with Ellucian Advance CRM, SAP Concur, and Zoom.
Minimum Starting Salary $93,000 Maximum Starting Salary $95,000 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A1056P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 05/13/2026 Special Instructions EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical Activity
Sitting Nearly Continuously Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously Standing Seldom Walking Seldom Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required Climbing stairs Not Required Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Not Required Pulling, pushing Not Required Shoveling Not Required Lifting - up to 20 pounds Not Required Lifting - up to 50 pounds Not Required Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment
Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.