Development Associate, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning - Alumni Affairs and Development

Cornell University is seeking a communications professional to join our Alumni Affairs and Development team in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning as their new Development Associate.

About the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning

The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University (Cornell AAP) is home to nearly 1,000 students, 120 faculty, and 65 staff members who come together from around the world to take up some of today's most urgent challenges and advance research, inquiry, and design to build a more just and sustainable future. A vital college at one of the nation's foremost research universities, Cornell AAP bridges fields and faculty with five departments, 20 degree programs, 18 faculty-led labs, and the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities, a platform for building partnerships that make positive impact in our cities and communities nationally and internationally. Cornell AAP's departments include Architecture, Art, and Planning, as well as the new multicollege Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate, jointly led by the S.C. Johnson College of Business, and the multicollege Department of Design Tech, administered by Cornell AAP in partnership with Cornell Bowers CIS, Cornell Engineering, the College of Human Ecology, and Cornell Tech. The college is housed across three locations (Ithaca, NY, New York City, and Rome, Italy) each with world-class facilities and cutting-edge technologies. Cornell AAP is about acts of transformation. We are committed to building a caring, inclusive, and rigorous community around our shared priorities -- Creative + Critical Practices; Sustainability + Social Impact; Design + Emerging Technologies; and the Future of Cities + Development -- that enable us to reimagine and reshape the world in radically new ways, every day.

The Opportunity

The Office of Alumni Affairs and Development (AAD) at Cornell AAP is seeking a talented communications professional to join its team as a Development Associate. The Development Associate will report to and work in partnership with the Associate Director of Development and play an integral part in supporting the college's fundraising and engagement efforts. In this role, the Development Associate will work collaboratively with college and university partners to create and implement stewardship and communication plans that engage, inspire, and recognize our philanthropic partners. The Development Associate will also oversee collaborations with university colleagues on the planning and execution of broad-based appeals and annual fund solicitations. The ideal candidate has demonstrated professional writing experience, preferably in higher education or a nonprofit setting, journalism, and/or marketing, and has proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects in a busy environment with flexibility, accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Development Communications:
  • Draft and edit high-quality proposals, solicitations, and reports for major gift prospects and donors to drive fundraising efforts.
  • Execute a communications plan and track all AAD communications to the college alumni and donor community.
  • Work closely with AAP Communications to execute fundraising collateral, including solicitation appeals, printed materials, and other projects tailored for AAP's audience.
• Donor Relations and Stewardship:
  • With oversight from the Associate Director of Development, manage a comprehensive and strategic stewardship program for all gifts, supporting and/or executing the creation of tailored impact reports for top donors; oversee the donor acknowledgement process.
  • With support from the Assistant to the Assistant Dean; coordinates with college departments and AAD partners to track gift usage, ensure compliance with gift agreements and reporting, and create content for stewardship activity.
  • Facilitate processes related to donor recognition, which may include named spaces.
• Annual Fund:
  • Oversee all aspects of annual fund goal setting efforts in coordination with Associate Director of Development and write all solicitation appeals; serve as the lead for Giving Day and crowdfunding campaigns.

At Cornell University, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. As part of the AAD team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the AAP's alumni and donor community.

What We Need

All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter for full consideration.

• Bachelor's Degree and five to seven years of relevant experience or equivalent combination in communications, marketing, development, and/or alumni affairs
• Superb writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills, with an ability to identify, synthesize, and effectively utilize important information culled from a variety of sources
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing
• Able to practice a high level of discretion when working with confidential information

• Ability to work collaboratively, proactively, and maintain a high level of professionalism

Rewards and Benefits

This position is based in Ithaca, NY with hybrid work arrangements.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.