Development Associate, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Development Associate within University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) to support fundraising strategies and manage donor engagement across schools, starting with Steinhardt. The role will work with frontline fundraisers to cultivate prospects, draft proposals, and coordinate stewardship for gifts and scholarships.

Collaborating with the Prospect Development and Research teams, you will help implement donor strategies, draft gift agreements, and assist

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years experience with public relations, client relations, fundraising, or corporate marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years experience in an academic environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; strong analytical and project management abilities.
• Ability to plan and implement events.

Responsibilities

• Support development strategies to build prospect pools and donor engagement.
• Collaborate with Prospect Development and Research teams.
• Draft correspondence, proposals, and gift agreements.
• Assist with Dean's Council meetings, committees, receptions, and events.
• Manage stewardship process for Steinhardt donors.
• Coordinate and acknowledge gifts and pledges; maintain donor communications.

Skills

Excellent writing

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Event planning

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Position Summary

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.

As a vital part of the Schools & Institutes fundraising team, this position will support the implementation of effective strategies to build and manage fundraisers’ discovery and prospect pools, prioritize approaches, steward prospects, and help identify and execute engagement opportunities to attract major gifts. Provide primary support to the frontline fundraisers for Steinhardt. The Development Associate may be asked to help Lead School Fundraisers (LSF)s from other schools from time to time. Responsibilities will include collaborating and coordinating with the Prospect Development and Research teams to identify prospective donors; drive the implementation of donor strategies set by the Steinhardt LSF and possibly other LSFs if needed; ensure proper acknowledgement for gifts and pledges related to Steinhardt fundraisers’ portfolios; and provide follow-up correspondence and communication with prospects and donors, as appropriate.

Review and drive the implementation of donor cultivation and solicitation strategies for individual prospects, and identify and suggest ways to best target different segments of prospective donors and alumni to engage them in order to increase giving to each donor/prospect’s capacity. Plan and draft correspondence and proposals for prospects and current donors; draft gift agreements; and manage and help implement the stewardship process for Steinhardt donors who have made gifts for scholarships, fellowships, program support, and professorships. The position will assist with development and implementation of programs and engagement opportunities directly related to raising funds, potentially to include assisting with Dean’s Council meetings, committee meetings, receptions, and presidential dinners.

UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

2+ years experience with public relations, client relations, fundraising, or corporate marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience

2+ years experience in an academic environment

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be an excellent writer with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Ability to plan and implement events
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience with specialized fundraising databases

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $84,700.00. 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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