University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.
The Associate Director, Special Stewardship will establish and manage a highly specialized stewardship program tailored to address the needs of a select group of university donors, including university trustees and select non-trustee donors whose breadth and depth of giving require high-touch customized stewardship. Ensure that the university nurtures and sustains strong long-term relationships with donors, inspiring additional support for NYU’s programs and priority initiatives. Serve as a key thought partner for strategic planning and activities related to NYU’s giving society. Partner with colleagues on UDAR’s special events team on the integration of event-related deliverables in the stewardship plans. Collaborate with colleagues on the Donor Relation and Stewardship (DRS) team on any required calibration of standard stewardship reporting (e.g., prioritized timing, personalized acknowledgement letters etc.). Partner with Stewardship leadership to assess the plan’s scope, necessary resources, and effectiveness on an ongoing basis, with the goal of expanding and enhancing the program in subsequent years.
UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree with related coursework in marketing, design, communications, and/or writing
Required Experience:
5+ years relevant experience in donor relations or stewardship; demonstrated experience in program or project management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Experience:
Experience in a higher education setting or non-profit a plus
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Detail-oriented, with exceptionally strong creative, analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with ability to establish strategies and respond to challenges
Outstanding written and oral communication skills (writing sample required)
Excellent time and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work closely with and inspire the confidence of individuals in various roles, e.g. senior university leaders, presidential staff, trustees, and colleagues in various roles across schools and units
Strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills; capacity to respond to concerns form colleagues, executives, and donors with insight, tact, and sensitivity
Ability to work independently and creatively on complex projects, to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to drive results, and to maintain high standards of professionalism, good judgment, and discretion
Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications as well as experience with or ability to learn university systems
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong proficiency in development/stewardship writing
Collegial, collaborative style with a positive, proactive attitude
Able to represent UDAR in a positive manner
Experience working with designers, event planners, and videographers
Experience working with frontline fundraisers and senior level executives
Knowledge of NYU’s schools and programs and/or experience in another large university setting
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and Advance software
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00 to USD $100,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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