Advancement Officer Corporate Engagement & Student ...

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidates qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process. The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring salary for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA. POSITION SUMMARYThe Advancement Officer Corporate Engagement and Student Initiatives is a key member of the Culinary Institute of Americas (CIAs) Advancement Corporate Relations (CR) team. This hybrid role bridges fundraising for student-centered initiatives with corporate engagement strategy. As a member of a dynamic team of dedicated, goal-oriented fundraising professionals, this role manages a highly integrated approach to the strategic and financial goals of the Institute. The Officer will lead sponsorship and donor cultivation for signature student events such as the colleges Annual Student Activities Program (ASAP), Student Cook-Offs, Student & Campus Living activities and programs, while also managing select corporate accounts and supporting key advancement events and partnerships. In addition, the Officer will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of flagship fundraiser events, special-purpose gifts, and the management of a growing portfolio. The Officer will also develop, coordinate, and manage Corporate Relations accounting tools in support of the CR Team. The Officer will work cross-functionally with CIAs branch campuses and work to secure a revenue target of $820,000 or more. The Officer will be responsible for managing the Manager, Corporate Relations, following the onboarding process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFundraising & Donor Engagement * Lead and drive fundraising for student-focused initiatives across three CIA campuses (NY, CA, TX) to generate $820,000K+ annually. * Manage a donor portfolio of up to 75+ corporate and a few individual supporters with a secondary fundraising goal of $75K+, generating gifts for various Corporate Relations initiatives. * Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through campus tours, meetings, and event activations. * Prepare proposals, letters of agreement, GIK forms, engagement grids, donor materials, and stewardship reports in collaboration with the Corporate Relations team and Advancement team members. * Maintain master pipeline targets for all budgeted student program categories and event initiatives. Lead in identifying donors for the various areas. * Maintain accurate data in donor management systems to coordinate CRM updates. * Create, send, and follow up on Corporate Relations solicitations and communication vehicles as needed. * Effectively communicate with a vast audience of industry leaders representing the following: C-Suite, Marketing, Business Development, Sales, and Culinary teams.Program & Event Management * Drive and oversee fundraising and collaborate on operations for: * ASAP: multi-campus program supported by 30+ corporate partners delivering multi-year activations to New York, California, and Texas campuses. * Student Cook-Offs: approximately 5 annual events across NY and SA campuses. * Campus Life Initiatives: Student Charity Dinners (4/yr), Week of Welcome, Student Clubs & Special Project Days, Tri-Wizard, Special Project Day and Staff/Faculty Appreciation Days, and others. * Collaborate with intern

Created: 2025-12-26