Director of Development

Location: Morrisville, NY Category: Administrative and Professional Staff Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Sep 1 2026 Job Description:

Campus Title: Director of Development

Budget Title: Staff Associate

Unit: Institutional Advancement

Professional Rank and Salary Range: SL4 $80,000-$90,000

Duration: Calendar Year (12 month position)

Brief Description of Duties:

SUNY Morrisville is seeking a Director of Development to oversee the planning and execution of the college's fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Vice President for Operations, the Director will be responsible for setting and achieving goals for annual giving, leadership and major gifts, planned giving, and corporate partnerships.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies that support the mission and goals of SUNY Morrisville.

• Build relationships with donors, organizations and other stakeholders and increase their engagement with the college.

• Manage all aspects of the fundraising cycle from prospect identification to solicitation and stewardship.

• Provide supervision for the Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving and work collaboratively to develop and manage fundraising campaigns that align with organizational goals.

• Collaborate with the Foundation Board of Directors, faculty, and key staff and administrators to identify funding sources and opportunities.

• Develop and manage budgets for fundraising programs and initiatives.

• Monitor progress toward fundraising goals and provide regular reports to key stakeholders including the Board of Directors and the college community.

• Pursue professional development opportunities to stay current on philanthropic and nonprofit trends and best practices.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising or management with a successful track record of achieving fundraising goals.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and inspire confidence in donors and stakeholders.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write for different audiences including grant funders and prospective donors.

• Ability to think strategically, develop and implement plans, and manage competing priorities

• Passion for the mission and goals of the organization.

• The position will require some evening and weekend work for fundraising events and donor engagement activities.

Additional Information:

SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community. AA/EEO/ADA

In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web site: https://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act