Reporting to the Director of Prospect Development, the Assistant Director of Prospect Development provides intelligence that informs fundraising strategy by identifying and assessing major gift prospects; monitoring and disseminating news on major donors and prospects; and providing research and analysis on individuals, companies, and foundations. The role will be responsible for preparing confidential prospect reports, including biographic and philanthropic information from the Law School’s CRM as well as publically available information, in order to support the fundraising efforts of senior leadership. The role proactively pinpoints new prospects, assigning financially promising constituents across gift officer portfolios according to post. Through quarterly meetings, the role partners with gift officers to better capture value on behalf of Law students and faculty via individual portfolio work. Additionally, encompassing managerial responsibilities, this role oversees NYU Law student workers and strategically assigns workload with the aim of maximizing ROI for staff. Further, this role supports the Law School’s annual and long-term fundraising goals by conducting prospect research utilizing publicly available information sources, as well as data provided through internal and external sources. The Assistant Director of Prospect Research prepares comprehensive written analysis, utilizes data analytics and relationship mapping, and updates pertinent information in the Law School’s CRM database.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
5+ years prospect research or development and/or fundraising experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Understanding of the full range of prospect development functions and fundraising in a complex environment.
Preferred Experience:
5+ years related experience at a large, urban university or major non-profit organization; research library management.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong analytical, written and verbal communications skills. Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software including experience with online database such as Dun and Bradstreet, Hoover's, Lexis-Nexis, WestLaw, and Dow Jones Risk Center.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of Blackbaud CRM database.
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.
NYU Law is an intellectual powerhouse and innovator in legal education, known for its focus on leadership, global issues, and public service. As part of this diverse and accomplished community, you’ll work with top faculty, support learning and research, and have regular opportunities to develop professionally. Located in Greenwich Village, one of New York’s most inviting neighborhoods, the Law School offers highly competitive benefits and perks, notably tuition remission.
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