Director of Development, Tandon School of Engineering

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

Job summary

New York University, through University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR), seeks a Director of Development for the Tandon School of Engineering to design and drive major gift fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high net worth prospects capable of multi-million gifts. The role emphasizes qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship across diverse schools.

The position will maintain a discovery prospect pool, complete at least 100 engagements, andTravel may be required to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 7+ years fundraising experience or equivalent combination of fundraising experience and education
• 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
• Experience developing and managing donor engagement strategies to enhance fundraising success

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high net worth prospects capable of $3M–$5M gifts.
• Raise 7–8 figure annual results and maintain a balanced portfolio with qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Maintain a discovery prospect pool focused on qualification leading to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Complete a minimum of 100 engagements and/or meetings in-person or virtually.
• Occasional travel as university policy allows to build relationships and philanthropy.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative & collaboration

Software proficiency

MS Office Suite

National travel

Donor engagement strategy

Active listening

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

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, Tandon School of Engineering within University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) will develop and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high networth prospects who have the capacity to make $3M - $5M gifts. This position is responsible for raising 7-8 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 Degree


• Preferred Education: Master's Degree or completion of a fundraising certificate program


• Required Experience: 7+ years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of fundraising experience and education


• Required 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 success


• Preferred 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

Posting Number: 2026-15895

• Location: US-NY-Brooklyn


• Hybrid/Remote Work Classification: Hybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite


• Department: Development, Science and Technology


• School/Division: University Development and Alumni Relations (WS1006)


• Compensation Grade: Band 54


• Union: N/A


• Full-Time


• Category: Development/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing

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.

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