Development Marketing & Communications Lead

New York University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking an Assistant Director, Development Marketing & Communications to lead NYU's fundraising marketing and digital communications, with a focus on science and tech storytelling. You will craft compelling proposals, case statements, and donor materials while managing email campaigns and events for major donors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in fundraising, digital communications, and scientific writing, with strong collaboration across NYU

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years fundraising, grant writing, editing, digital communications, and science-focused writing.
• Translate complex science into effective fundraising documents.
• Write in different voices for diverse donors with an NYU voice.
• Strong command of digital tools for email marketing, events, and project management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and discretion with donor information.
• Experience with Cvent, Email Direct, Marketo, Adobe CS, intranet and web editing, Blackbaud CRM.

Responsibilities

• Craft narratives and fundraising documents for leadership gifts and major donors.
• Write and build digital communications and event registration pages.
• Create resources and materials to strengthen philanthropic support.
• Oversee email marketing, storytelling, and event management for key donor groups.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal skills

Digital communications

Project management

Adaptability writing styles

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cvent

Email Direct

Marketo

Adobe CS

Intranet and web editing platforms

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

New York University is seeking an Assistant Director, Development Marketing & Communications to lead NYU's fundraising marketing and digital communications, with a focus on science and tech storytelling. You will craft compelling proposals, case statements, and donor materials while managing email campaigns and events for major donors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in fundraising, digital communications, and scientific writing, with strong collaboration across NYU