Alumni Development Director — Major Gifts & Strategy

Yale University; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven seeks a Director of Development to manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, partnering with Yale School of Medicine leadership to advance priority initiatives.

The role emphasizes building relationships, delivering strategic plans, and achieving metrics, with expectations to complete 15+ major gift solicitations annually and travel as needed.

Hybrid work model; strong communication, collaboration, and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and at least four years in fundraising.
• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts.
• Ability to travel, work weekends and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops cultivation and solicitation strategies for a portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Evaluates gift opportunities and giving vehicles and recommends suitable options.
• Travel and engage with university leaders and volunteers to advance donor relations.
• Coordinate written communications and proposals for donor interests.

Skills

Managing priorities

Donor development

Presentations & communication

Teamwork

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Hopper

Job description

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven seeks a Director of Development to manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, partnering with Yale School of Medicine leadership to advance priority initiatives.

The role emphasizes building relationships, delivering strategic plans, and achieving metrics, with expectations to complete 15+ major gift solicitations annually and travel as needed.

Hybrid work model; strong communication, collaboration, and integrity are essential.