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 the Arts and Sciences chief development officer, the Associate Dean of Development will lead the development operation of the university’s largest academic unit and one of its central intellectual pillars. Reporting to the Vice President of Development in University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) with a dotted line to the Dean of Arts and Science, this role will create and execute the overall strategy for philanthropy and partner closely with the alumni relations team for this critical component of the university. Build upon NYU’s impressive trajectory and leverage the spirit of innovation and creativity to accomplish a minimum of $45 million dollars raised annually. Provide strong leadership and management for a team of professionals, including skilled fundraisers who in turn work closely with assigned deans, faculty and department assignments. Cultivate, solicit, and steward top donors for Arts and Science personally and in partnership with the deans. Carry a personal portfolio of 50 to 70 active prospects and collaborate university-wide based on donor interests, as appropriate; simultaneously supporting the deans and assigned development staff in managing portfolios of their top prospects.
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
Required Experience:
10+ years of progressive, demonstrated fundraising results and responsibilities and/or a combination of experience and education
Preferred Experience:
10+ years experience in an academic environment working with faculty and deans
A track record of raising multimillion dollar gifts and supporting a dean or leadership within non-profit
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability and experience in managing a development staff and interacting with a diverse population
Demonstrated ability to strategize, interact effectively with alumni, faculty, donors, and officers, and to meet fundraising goals
Strategic fundraising professional with proven, successful leadership experience in advancement, management and performance coaching, constituency engagement, and campaign management, preferably in a complex academic environment
Strong analytical, managerial, strategic planning, and motivational skills
A keen understanding of advancement best practices
A comprehensive knowledge of all major advancement functions, and a track record of significant personal success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors at the major and principal gift levels
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate a high level of integrity and character, and exhibit the maturity, sophistication, and credibility to effectively engage and partner with key internal and external stakeholders
Equally important are extraordinary communication and negotiation skills as well as political savvy and flexibility
The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of and passion for the mission, goals, and aspirations of New York University
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
An appreciation for and ability to eloquently articulate the mission, values, history, potential, and people of NYU and the Arts and Sciences. The intellectual depth, maturity, and confidence required to effectively engage and garner the trust of the dean and faculty, key volunteers and donors, UDAR leadership, and colleagues in UDAR and across the University.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $260,000.00 to USD $300,000.00. 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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