Job qualifications were updated as of 12/10/08.
New candidates will be given full consideration through January 5, 2009.
Responsible for direct individual major/planned gifts fundraising and preparation of special gift and grant proposals. Will oversee individual solicitation on behalf of annual special events; plan and implement stewardship functions for major, planned and annual gift constituencies. Collaborates with Executive Director to plan and execute the Foundation’s annual fundraising plan and ensure that annual goals are met or exceeded.
Required: Bachelor’s degree with three or more years of relevant experience; college fundraising experience preferred. Appropriate aptitude and interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with high net worth individuals and to close major gifts. Documented success in direct major/planned gift solicitation required. The candidate must be a highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic, exceptional oral, written and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with budget and project development.
Position offers a competitive salary commensurate with education, experience and documented fundraising success as well as an excellent benefits package.
All interested candidates should send a letter of intent (including the job code FOUNDATION2), curriculum vitae and salary requirements.
Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2008 and will continue until position is filled.
Send materials by email with the job code FOUNDATION in the subject line to:
employment@bergen.edu, or by fax to 201-447-2474, or by mail to:
Bergen Community College Foundation
Attn: Development Officer Search
400 Paramus Road, Scoskie Hall
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
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