Skidmore College
Location
Saratoga Springs, NY | United States
Job description
Summary:
The Office of Advancement at Skidmore College is building a team in anticipation of an upcoming fundraising campaign. The LAGO will be joining a team of energetic, hard-working, and fun individuals who are committed to the College. In an effort to increase President's Society donors and participation, the LAGO will be responsible for soliciting annual gifts of $2,500 or more. They carry a portfolio of approximately 150 individual prospects nationally and functions in an autonomous discovery role. In addition to annual fundraising goals, this position will identify new major- and principal-gift prospects through superior qualification work. This position is an ideal opportunity for a high-performing, collaborative and motivated development professional in search of a career path at Skidmore College.
Responsibilities:
The position requires extensive travel and the ability to effectively communicate the college's mission, needs, and priorities to match prospective donors' interests. Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact with various prospects are crucial. Timely and accurate recordkeeping and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers is essential.
This position is eligible for a HYBRID or REMOTE work arrangement. Travel to Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, for meetings and other events will be required as necessary. The LAGO should be prepared to work in various environments (indoor and outdoor seminars, volunteer events, retreats) while traveling and possess the physical stamina to handle the demands of frequent travel.
Bachelor's degree
Experience :
Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Required documents needed to apply:
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result. CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.About Skidmore College
Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100 ... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!
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