Major Gift Associate, Cornell University Library AAD

As a Major Gift Associate at Cornell University Library, you'll be at the forefront of our development efforts, providing essential support in fundraising initiatives. Your work will directly impact the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts that drive our mission forward.

Cornell University Library promotes a culture of broad inquiry and supports the University’s mission to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and creative expression. It engages with the ongoing transformations of society to deliver world-class physical and digital content and services critical to research, education, and outreach. The Library acts globally, supporting Cornell’s land grant mission in New York State and beyond, building partnerships within and outside the university. The Library invests in its staff, collections, and physical and virtual libraries, serving as a neutral and trusted party supporting information access and scholarly communication.

   

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Development, playing a key role in managing donor relations, drafting high-quality proposals, and coordinating fundraising activities that drive philanthropic support for the Library’s most critical priorities during the "To Do the Greatest Good" campaign. The ideal candidate will thrive on a small team, have great attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.

• Providing general development support to the Director of Development to advance fundraising goals with an emphasis on both major gift and annual fund-level philanthropy

• Writing and editing high-quality development materials for a variety of audiences and purposes, including proposals, donor visit briefings, stewardship reports, donor communications, membership and annual fund appeals, and timely donor acknowledgments

• Coordinating portfolio workflow for Director of Development, including working collaboratively to document, initiate, and track strategies and actions for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

• Providing support for Advisory Council management and events meetings, and occasional donor visits to campus

• Conducting prospect research as needed, including working to hone prospect lists to assist with discovery outreach

• Overseeing weekly project management of stewardship tasks for monetary gifts as well as gifts of artwork

• Performing accurate data entry and retrieval

• Providing limited administrative support to the Director of Development as needed

The desired candidate must have:

• A bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills, both written and oral, with a demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.

• The ability to work independently with personal initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information effectively.

• A well-organized and detail-oriented approach, capable of prioritizing multiple assignments for timely completion.

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.

• Discretion and strong judgment when handling highly sensitive and confidential information.

• Proficiency in computer software applications, databases, and networked informational systems.

This position is based in Ithaca, NY with hybrid work arrangements.  

Please submit both cover letter and resume.

No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

   

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University Job Title:

Gift Associate I

Job Family:

Alumni Affairs Development

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$62,035.00 - $67,938.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Rachel Colunio

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: