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.
As a vital part of the Individual Giving fundraising team, this position will support the implementation of effective strategies to build and manage fundraisers’ discovery and prospect pools, prioritize approaches, steward prospects and help identify and execute engagement opportunities to attract major gifts. Provide primary support to the Major Gifts Program. The Development Associate may be asked to help fundraisers on other Individual Giving teams from time to time. Responsibilities will include collaborating and coordinating with the Prospect Development and Research teams to identify prospective donors; drive the implementation of donor strategies set by the Senior Director of Major Gifts; ensure proper acknowledgement for gifts and pledges related to Major Gift portfolios; and provide follow-up correspondence and communication with prospects and donors, as appropriate.
Call high capacity prospects and donors to arrange meetings for the Senior Director and assist with required follow-up. Review and drive the implementation of donor cultivation and solicitation strategies for individual prospects, and identify and suggest ways to best target different segments of prospective donors and alumni to engage them in order to increase giving to each donor/prospect’s capacity. Plan and draft correspondence and proposals for prospects and current donors; draft gift agreements; and manage and help implement the stewardship process for donors who have made gifts for scholarships, fellowships, program support, and professorships. The position may assist with development and implementation of programs and engagement opportunities directly related to raising funds.
UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
2+ years experience with public relations, client relations, fundraising, or corporate marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Experience:
3+ years experience in an academic environment
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Must be an excellent writer with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and project management skills
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Experience with specialized fundraising databases
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. 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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