Volunteer Strategy & Programs Lead

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven seeks an Assistant/Associate Director for Strategic Volunteer Initiatives to lead volunteer programs advancing fundraising goals and department priorities. Reporting to the Director for Reunion Giving, the role develops strategies, partners with gift officers, and engages volunteers and donors across campus.

A Bachelor's degree with seven years of relevant experience is required, along with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to recruit, train, and steward volunteers.
• Experience coordinating with gift officers and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects advancing fundraising goals and department priorities.
• Sets strategy and directs volunteer programs and committees.
• Coordinates with gift officers and volunteers across campus.
• Develops communications and training materials for volunteer groups.
• Facilitates reporting and analytics to track volunteer impact.

Skills

Volunteer management

Stakeholder collaboration

Project planning

Gift solicitation strategies

Travel to meet donors

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Yale University in New Haven seeks an Assistant/Associate Director for Strategic Volunteer Initiatives to lead volunteer programs advancing fundraising goals and department priorities. Reporting to the Director for Reunion Giving, the role develops strategies, partners with gift officers, and engages volunteers and donors across campus.

A Bachelor's degree with seven years of relevant experience is required, along with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to manage multiple