Director of Development, School of Professional Studies

New York University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Director of Development for the School of Professional Studies within UDAR. The role develops and executes fundraising strategies for high-net-worth prospects capable of $1M–$5M gifts, aiming to raise seven figures annually.

You will maintain a discovery prospect pool, drive qualification leading to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, and complete 100 engagements, in-person or virtual, with occasional travel. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's degree or fundraising certificate preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant fundraising experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies for high-net-worth prospects capable of $1M–$5M gifts.
• Raise 7 figures annually and manage a balanced discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship portfolio.
• Maintain a discovery prospect pool focused on qualification leading to cultivation and solicitation.
• Complete a minimum of 100 engagements and/or meetings, in-person or virtual.
• Occasional travel as needed; hybrid work arrangement.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm

Interpersonal skills

Initiative and collaboration

Software applications

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or fundraising certificate

Tools

CRM 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.

The Director of Development, School of Professional Studies within University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) will develop and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects who have the capacity to make $1M - $5M gifts. This position is responsible for raising 7 figures annually and maintaining a balanced portfolio dedicated to qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Maintain a discovery prospect pool with an emphasis on qualification that leads to a portfolio of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Complete a minimum of 100 engagements and/or meetings in-person or virtually. Will involve travel occasionally as University policy allows and is reasonably justified towards building relationships and developing philanthropy.

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

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education: Master's Degree or completion of a fundraising certificate programRequired Experience:7+ years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of fundraising experience and educationRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to take initiative and collaborate with others

Working knowledge of various software applications

Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite

Ability to travel nationally

The role is considered to have the experience to develop and manage volunteer and donor engagement strategies to enhance the fundraising team's successPreferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Intellectual curiosity and interest about topics related to the University's funding priorities

Engaging conversationalist, active listener, and ability to demonstrate empathy

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $128,000.00 to USD $168,000.00. 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. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.