Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Columbia Business School
Job overview
The Senior Associate Director, Prospect Development at Columbia Business School leads prospect identification, research, and management efforts to support fundraising priorities and build a strong prospect pipeline.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves partnering with fundraisers to provide strategic prospect information, conducting research to identify major gift prospects, managing prospect portfolios, leading prospect development strategies, supervising staff, collaborating across departments, and ensuring accurate CRM data management.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $85,000 to $98,000, with final salary based on qualifications and budget; benefits details are not specified.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of experience in prospect development or related fields, with strong communication skills; preferred qualifications include higher education experience, data analysis skills, principal gift prospecting, and Salesforce experience.
Work environment and culture
The team culture emphasizes respect, inclusion, service, empathy, and excellence, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Company information
Columbia Business School is a prestigious institution focused on developing business leaders through innovative programs and research, with a mission to transform the world through business education.
Team overview
The candidate will lead and supervise prospect development staff including an Assistant Director and student researchers, collaborating with major gift teams and university departments.
Unique job features
The role offers leadership in strategic prospect development within a leading business school, involving advanced research tools, portfolio management, and collaboration with university and industry peers.
Company overview
Columbia Business School, part of Columbia University in New York City, is a leading institution for business education, offering MBA, Executive MBA, and PhD programs. It generates revenue through tuition fees, executive education programs, and donations. Established in 1916, the school is renowned for its strong emphasis on finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and boasts a network of influential alumni and faculty, including Nobel laureates. Candidates should note its strategic location in NYC, providing unparalleled access to global business leaders and opportunities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your expertise in prospect development, strategic research, and portfolio management, highlighting your ability to support fundraising efforts with data-driven insights at Columbia Business School.
Showcase leadership skills in managing prospect development teams, improving processes, and collaborating across departments to drive fundraising success in complex academic environments.
Apply through Columbia Business School’s official careers page, LinkedIn, and other specialized higher education job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current staff in the Development and Alumni Relations division at Columbia Business School on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent fundraising campaigns, expressing enthusiasm for CBS’s mission, or asking about the team’s approach to prospect research.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'prospect development,' 'fundraising strategy,' 'portfolio management,' 'data analysis,' 'CRM,' and 'leadership,' ensuring it aligns closely with the job description.
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