Managing Director, Alumni Fund — Strategic Fundraising Leader

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a Managing Director for the Yale Alumni Fund to provide strategic vision and operational leadership of Yale's annual giving program. You will lead a team of about 25 professionals, drive donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, and align efforts with university priorities across Development, Alumni Affairs, and Yale College.

The role focuses on expanding donor engagement, building a post-campaign pipeline, and strengthening leadership-level giving while

Qualifications

• Mentor and guide fundraising staff and manage confidential information.
• Proven fundraising track record across solicitation, marketing and stewardship.
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive, collaborative team leader with positive attitude.
• Data-driven, initiative-taking professional with results focus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute all development activities to meet goals.
• Collaborate with senior management to set short- and long-term fundraising plans.
• Develop activity-based donor lifecycle strategies (cultivation, solicitation, stewardship).
• Grow and manage a team of development professionals and improve performance.
• Engage faculty and university leaders in fundraising efforts.
• Maintain a significant portfolio of leadership/prospect gifts.
• Support strategy and content for development publications and events.
• Coordinate with other development offices to align priorities.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Fundraising track record

Communication skills

Organizational/analytical

Team leadership

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Yale University is seeking a Managing Director for the Yale Alumni Fund to provide strategic vision and operational leadership of Yale's annual giving program. You will lead a team of about 25 professionals, drive donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, and align efforts with university priorities across Development, Alumni Affairs, and Yale College.

The role focuses on expanding donor engagement, building a post-campaign pipeline, and strengthening leadership-level giving while