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 Assistant Director of Development, Athletics will raise funds in support of NYU Athletics. Manage a portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends who are capable of making leadership-level annual fund and major gifts to the NYU Athletics department. Conduct engagements and meetings in person or virtually for the purpose of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, with progressively ambitious fundraising goals. Serve as a subject matter expert regarding NYU Athletics and work with colleagues across University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) to assist in the development and creation of fundraising materials related to the department, including donor proposals and outlining fundraising opportunities for Varsity Sports & Recreation. Partner with the Athletics department leadership to steward major donors with personalized acknowledgments and impact reporting. Occasional domestic travel to build relationships and develop philanthropy may be required.
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:
5+ years relevant experience fundraising major gifts from diverse constituents, with a proven track record of closing six-seven figure commitments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must include experience working with stakeholders to develop fundraising plans and priorities
Preferred Experience:
7+ years progressive fundraising experience with outcomes of 6-figure gifts
Experience fundraising in an Athletics environment and coordinating “day of giving” or similar fundraising campaigns
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to draft development correspondence and meet with constituents
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and Google Workspace and a general knowledge of non-profit donor databases
Ability to use data to guide decisions
Ability to take initiative and collaborate with others
Goal-oriented
Ability to travel nationally
Knowledge of grant fundraising and ability to solicit corporate contributions and sponsorships
Working knowledge of planned giving
Ability to develop and manage volunteer and donor engagement strategies to meet fundraising goals
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated understanding of collegiate athletics landscape and trends, knowledge of the complexities of an urban university, and ability to persuasively represent its goals to multiple constituents
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $105,000.00 to USD $125,000.00. 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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