Job Description

Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Digital Fundraising

March 28, 2025

Brooklyn Campus or Long Island Campus

Institutional Advancement

The Office of Institutional Advancement at St. Joseph’s University, New York (SJNY) seeks an Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Digital Fundraising. This role serves as a forward-facing advancement professional supporting strategic growth and securing philanthropic support for the University’s highest priorities. The Assistant Director will work closely with academic and administrative partners equally across two campuses; Patchogue and Brooklyn. This position is a field-facing resource development role; responsibilities include developing and managing a variety of direct-response solicitations, stewardship activities and working with donors, alumni, students and faculty and staff.  

St. Joseph’s University, New York

Founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, the mission of St. Joseph's University is to provide a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, rooted in a liberal arts tradition that supports provision for career preparation and enhancement.  Three campuses make up the University; Brooklyn, Patchogue and Online.

The University prepares each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service; a life that is worthy of our motto: Esse non videri — “To be, not to seem.”

Core Responsibilities

• Create and implement a strategic annual calendar of appeals to increase Annual Fund revenue through multiple media channels including direct mail, email, social media and event cultivation. 
• Write content and direct art for annual mail solicitation campaigns, and determine audiences based on specific alumni demographics. 
• Create an Annual Fund plan based on donor interests and giving history with personalized appeals.
• Test new mail strategies by researching best practices used successfully by colleges nationwide.
• Work closely with MARCOM and external Annual Fund consultants to design and manage the production of appeals and communication assets. 
• Lead the project coordination for Giving Day, including engaging with students and faculty and staff and leading the communications and outreach activities for this crowdfunding day. 
• Solicit a specific portfolio of gifts to the Annual Fund, with an emphasis on leadership level annual fund gifts with on-going personal/written/phone contact with major donors/potential donors.
• Create and execute specific fundraising campaigns for alumni affinities including athletics, student activities, and academic programs. 
• Solicit gifts through social media and email campaigns for calendar year end, Giving Day, Giving Tuesday, and fiscal year end. 
• Engage faculty and staff members to increase employee giving rates, with an emphasis on giving during the Faculty and Staff Giving Initiative.
• Represent SJNY and Institutional Advancement at events on campus and with the alumni community. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Advancement 

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required. (Advanced degree preferred)
• One to three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education development and/or political, non-profit or marketing-related career.
• Strong written communication, research and analytical skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive appeals and strong editing skills.
• Excellent verbal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Positive outlook, flexibility and a high level of professionalism.
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Strong positive contributor in team environments.
• Computer literacy is essential, experience in word processing, spreadsheets, Raiser’s Edge as well as using search engines.
• Superior ability to prioritize work, excellent time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, listening and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage many projects simultaneously.
• Experience in and/or sensitive to the academic/professional environment.
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Information and Application Process

• Travel within and outside the state of New York.
• Collaboration, creativity, cooperation and collegiality is a must.
• This position requires time to be spent on both the Brooklyn and Patchogue campuses.
• Evening and weekend hours on occasion as needed.

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

Benefits

SJNY offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.  SJNY is a vibrant institution, educating diverse populations for over 100 years.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume and writing sample to sjcia@sjny.edu.  Closing date will be April 2025.

It is the policy of St. Joseph's University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, status as a protected veteran, marital status or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, New York State or New York City Law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and all other school administered programs or policies.

The University also provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources.

Your employment is contingent upon receipt of proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Please note that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that all U.S. employers complete and retain a current Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States, verifying the employment eligibility and identity documents presented by the employee and recording the document information. You will be required to complete your portion of the document, with your documentation verifying your identity and eligibility to work, no later than your third day of employment.

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