Associate Dir, Corporate & Foundation Relations (94922BR)

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking an Associate Director for Corporate & Foundation Relations to enhance fundraising efforts. This role involves cultivating relationships with donors, developing proposals, and collaborating with university leadership to secure funding for key priorities. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to inclusivity, and a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit Yale alumni and friends for donations.
• Develop and present proposals aligned with donor interests.
• Manage relationships with key funders.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Teamwork

Commitment to Inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Associate Dir, Corporate & Foundation Relations (94922BR)

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Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

University Job Title

Gift Officer

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

development

Compensation Grade Profile

Gift Officer (Ungraded)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Development

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

157 Church Street

New Haven, CT 06510

Work Model

Hybrid

Position Focus

Reporting to the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) Senior Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations and working in close collaboration with the Associate Vice President for Development/University Director for Corporate & Foundation Relations, as well as university leadership, faculty and other colleagues, the YSM Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations isa key member of the team charged with helping to secure foundation and corporate support in the form of research and programmatic gifts and grants for the priorities of YSM and its associated institutes, centers, and units. The responsibilities of the Associate Director include Work with YSM and C&F colleagues to identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure foundation and corporate support for YSM priorities. Manage and steward the University’s relationship with key C&F funders to ensure strong ties and increasing support. Build partnerships that benefit priority areas for YSM. Assist in developing and implementing prospect cultivation strategies, including effectively coordinating activities such as campus visits, site visits, and relevant travel. Work with university leadership, faculty, and staff to communicate and engage with foundations and corporations around fundraising priorities and academic initiatives best aligned with the funders’ priorities. With direction from the Director and Associate Vice President, develop and maintain effective partnerships across the campus, including in academic and financial administration, faculty leaders, and other campus partners. Meet as needed with key administrative and academic leaders to ensure communication and coordination. Work with other university colleagues on a range of issues such as building prospecting procedures and identifying potential foundation and corporate prospects and donors; and serving as an effective partner in support of university development communications that help to engage and retain foundation and corporate partners. The following Essential Duties are more generic in nature. While relevant, candidates will find the information in this Position Focus to best reflect the specific needs of the position. Essential Duties: Identifies, cultivates and solicits Yale alumni/alumnae and friends who are capable of making gifts to the University. Meets assigned activity and revenue goals, devises and implements cultivation and solicitation strategies and evaluates various gift opportunities and giving vehicles; recommends the most suitable for a particular donor. Develops, writes and presents proposals in keeping with university needs and in line with donor's interest and financial situation. Initiates and maintains contact with current, past, and prospective donors, promoting positive donor relations. Engages volunteers proactively as needed. Determines and executes events and programs in support of development activities, assessing the success of such events/programs and recommending changes. Identifies disaffected or disinterested donors and devises strategies to encourage/redirect their interests as appropriate. Interacts with internal contacts such as deans, directors, faculty, officers and other Development staff to consult on University needs, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies, and potential donors. Keeps abreast of University events and disseminates University information to donors, prospective donors, volunteers and team members as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Identifies, cultivates and solicits Yale alumni/alumnae and friends who are capable of making gifts to the University. Meets assigned activity and revenue goals. 2. Devises and implements cultivation and solicitation strategies. Evaluates various gift opportunities and giving vehicles; recommends the most suitable for a particular donor. Develops, writes and presents proposals in keeping with university needs and in line with donor's interest and financial situation. 3. Initiates and maintains contact with current, past, and prospective donors, promoting positive donor relations. Engages volunteers proactively as needed. Determines and executes events and programs in support of development activities, assessing the success of such events/programs and recommending changes. Identifies disaffected or disinterested donors and devises strategies to encourage/redirect their interests as appropriate. 4. Interacts with internal contacts such as deans, directors, faculty, officers and other Development staff to consult on University needs, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies, and potential donors. Keeps abreast of University events and disseminates University information to donors, prospective donors, volunteers and team members as appropriate. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required, two years of fundraising experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Job title and level will be commensurate with experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse constituents to achieve desired outcomes. Ability to understand corporation and foundation cultures and priorities.

Required Skill/Ability 2

Highly developed communication skills, professionalism, maturity, and good judgement.

Required Skill/Ability 3

Ability to develop in-depth understanding of academic and research priorities and needs as well as administrative policies and procedures. Ability to work consistently and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues and faculty.

Required Skill/Ability 4

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to help facilitate team efforts in meeting goals and deadlines. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Required Skill/Ability 5

Commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Higher Education

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