Associate Director, Gift Agreements

New York University • New York, NY

1d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) works across the University and its schools and colleges to secure and steward private funding for strategic priorities in teaching, learning, and research, including student aid, faculty support, academic and research programs, facilities, and endowment.

The Associate Director, Gift Agreements serves as the University's senior subject matter expert on complex charitable gift agreements, donor intent, and related compliance matters. The role manages the review, interpretation, implementation, and administration of gift agreements and advises Advancement Services, Development, and other UDAR leaders on complex agreements and charitable gift compliance. It serves as the escalation point for the gift agreements team and provides guidance on agreement drafts.

The Associate Director exercises judgment to assess whether proposed agreement language aligns with donor intent, NYU gift acceptance and naming policies, CASE guidance, and IRS guidelines. The role collaborates with Development, Finance, Treasury, General Counsel, Sponsored Programs, Stewardship, and other University stakeholders to resolve complex issues, identify provisions needing revision, and ensure agreements are accurately executed and administered. The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in Development, Gift Processing, or Advancement Services, including relevant experience drafting, reviewing, or processing donor pledge agreements, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CASE and IRS guidelines for qualifying and accepting tax-deductible contributions, specifically for higher education institutions.
• Experience interpreting and applying institutional gift administration policies and procedures, and working knowledge of grants and grant systems.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities, and ability to interpret and evaluate policy and procedural requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically, make independent decisions, and manage time effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of development databases.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a legal field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a University Development Office.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the review, interpretation, implementation, and administration of gift agreements.
• Advise Advancement Services, Development, and UDAR leaders on complex gift agreements and charitable gift compliance matters.
• Serve as the escalation point for the gift agreements team and provide guidance on agreement drafts.
• Evaluate proposed agreement language for consistency with donor intent, NYU gift acceptance and naming policies, CASE guidance, and IRS guidelines.
• Collaborate with Development, Finance, Treasury, General Counsel, Sponsored Programs, Stewardship, and other University stakeholders to resolve complex issues.
• Identify agreement provisions requiring revision and ensure gift agreements are accurately executed and administered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level