Advancement & Donor Relations Coordinator

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Divinity School in New Haven is seeking a Development Program Coordinator to provide high-level support to the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Senior Associate Director of Major Gifts. In addition, the role coordinates Dean’s Advisory Council and Emeriti Circle activities, and manages donor communications across the pipeline.

This position drafts materials, coordinates travel, tracks gifts in CRM, and helps organize donor cultivation events nationwide with discretion and

Qualifications

• Six years of related work experience, four in the same job family, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting senior-level staff and donors.
• CRM/database experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars for the director and dean, scheduling donor meetings.
• Coordinate travel and meeting prep for major gifts staff.
• Conduct preliminary donor research and compile notes in CRM.
• Draft letters, gift proposals, and donor communications.
• Coordinate Dean’s Advisory Council and Emeriti Circle meetings and events.
• Prepare donor recognition materials and event flow documents.
• Generate donor story ideas and contribute to communications.

Skills

Flexible

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Proactive

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Emotional intelligence

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM database

Job description

Yale Divinity School in New Haven is seeking a Development Program Coordinator to provide high-level support to the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Senior Associate Director of Major Gifts. In addition, the role coordinates Dean’s Advisory Council and Emeriti Circle activities, and manages donor communications across the pipeline.

This position drafts materials, coordinates travel, tracks gifts in CRM, and helps organize donor cultivation events nationwide with discretion and