Post Specification
As the division grows,
we are seeking Institutional Advancement Manager/Deputy Director, Office of
Institutional Advancement (OIA) at The Chinese University of
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the director of OIA, you will be responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects with the inclination to build a planned or major gift to the University.
1. Solicitation
Responding to inquiries from donors, preparing and presenting gift alternatives to current and prospective donors, including executing gift planning strategies to accept gifts to the university prudently while adhering to relevant policies, and writing proposal in conjunction with supervisor and colleagues.
2. Cultivation
Qualifying and fostering prospects through a variety of media and resources, with special emphasis on direct personal visits.
3. Stewardship
Implementing stewardship activities with existing gift planning donors and beginning the stewardship process with new gift planning donors.
4. Identification
Keeping current on programs and faculty, research and student initiatives at the university; Identifying fellow colleagues or university leadership to be involved in cultivation and subsequent solicitations; Collaborating with faculty, deans and other advancement colleagues when necessary.
5. Others
Supporting Alumni Relations, Special Events and other units within University Advancement.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
2. Fluent spoken English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
3. At least 5 years of successful fundraising experience, preferably in higher education, including experience communicating with donors considering donating gifts of accumulated wealth.
4. Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
5. Advanced skill in making persuasive and compelling presentations of campus goals/objectives and securing gifts.
6. Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, institutional policies, et cetera.
7. Advanced knowledge of all aspects of the campus, including relevant issues for both the campus and higher education;
8. Advanced analytical, critical thinking, problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills.
9. Skill to meet or exceed fundraising goals and objectives.
Salary and Benefits：
Salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointments will be made under the establishment of CUHK-SZ and statutory benefits will be provided according to the prevailing labor laws applicable in the PRC. The appointee will be based at the University campus in Shenzhen, PRC.
Application Procedure：
Please send full curriculum vitae together with copies of qualification documents, and at least three references by email to: hr-9@cuhk.edu.cn 【快捷投递：点击下方“立即投递/投递简历”，即刻进行职位报名】
