Associate Director, Major Gifts & Campaigns

CASE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts. This role involves managing a portfolio of potential donors and securing major gifts between $50,000 and $500,000. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and possess superb communication and relationship-building skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive University Wide Campaign in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in nonprofit fundraising, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Proven track record in fundraising at the major gift level.
• Strategic, creative thinker with excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize and consistently manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 potential donors.
• Manage the end-to-end donor cycle.
• Collaborate with peers across NYUAD and NYU on fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackbaud

Relational databases

Job description

A prestigious university in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts. This role involves managing a portfolio of potential donors and securing major gifts between $50,000 and $500,000. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and possess superb communication and relationship-building skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive University Wide Campaign in a dynamic environment.