• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• A minimum of two years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or a related field where cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships was a key component of success.
• A track record of securing commitments and fostering lasting connections, whether through major gift fundraising, consultative sales, or strategic partnership development.
• Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising.
• Proven ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information and prepare effective, accurate and timely reports and proposals.
• Demonstrates an understanding of ethics related to advancement activities and to use discretion in interactions with prospects, donors and volunteers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse community.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work on weekends.

• Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Minimum of one year of experience in fundraising, donor relations or nonprofit development.
• Proven track record of managing prospect and donor portfolios with experience in soliciting donations from major gift level donors.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of fundraising principles and practices in a higher education setting.
• Experience with CRM software such as Raisers Edge, Financial Edge, DonorPerfect and Salesforce etc.

The minimum salary for this position is $82,971.

Benefits eligible; Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport!  This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation.  Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.