What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Development – Neurosciences Institute position at Stony Brook University?
Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three years (3) of full-time fundraising, sales and/or related experience in a higher education institution, a large non-profit, or complex healthcare system. Proven record of success in cultivating, soliciting, and raising funds from individual donors and/or institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in fundraising campaigns. Proven success in closing leadership annual giving level gifts. Proficiency in contact management software, such as Raiser's Edge.
Brief Description Of Duties
The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of 75-100 major gift prospects. They will focus on cultivating and soliciting qualified alumni and friends to support the and the Neurosciences Institute at Stony Brook Medicine. They will also assist with implementing a physician education model and donor referral program to identify grateful patients for cultivation. They must meet clearly defined annual metrics and have experience managing multiple priorities and donor/client relationships.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
Administrative Staff Assistant IV
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Advancement
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Apr 25, 2025
Posting End Date
May 10, 2025, 3:59:00 AM
Salary
$95,000 - $115,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
E4
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three years (3) of full-time fundraising, sales and/or related experience in a higher education institution, a large non-profit, or complex healthcare system. Proven record of success in cultivating, soliciting, and raising funds from individual donors and/or institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in fundraising campaigns. Proven success in closing leadership annual giving level gifts. Proficiency in contact management software, such as Raiser's Edge.
Brief Description Of Duties
The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of 75-100 major gift prospects. They will focus on cultivating and soliciting qualified alumni and friends to support the and the Neurosciences Institute at Stony Brook Medicine. They will also assist with implementing a physician education model and donor referral program to identify grateful patients for cultivation. They must meet clearly defined annual metrics and have experience managing multiple priorities and donor/client relationships.
- Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program for the Neurosciences Institute. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects capable of major ($100,000 ) gifts. Achieve specific and measurable goals for contacts, portfolio management, proposals presented, and dollars raised.
- Achieve specific goals for contacts, portfolio management, proposals, and funds raised.
- Coordinate efforts with the University Advancement team, participate in various tasks and functions, and communicate clearly with colleagues about goals, progress, and activities.
- Manage a core group of annual funds and major gift prospects, from identification to solicitation, while stewarding existing donors.
- Engage faculty, staff, and volunteers in cultivation and solicitation activities and attend relevant events to advance donor relationships.
- Assist in coordinating cultivation activities, donor recognition, and stewardship events to support fundraising goals.
- Utilize and maintain prospect tracking and contact reporting through Raiser's Edge.
- Prepare written proposals and support documentation for gift acceptance in compliance with SBU Foundation accounting procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
Administrative Staff Assistant IV
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Advancement
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Apr 25, 2025
Posting End Date
May 10, 2025, 3:59:00 AM
Salary
$95,000 - $115,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
E4
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000
