Development Associate, Health Sciences & Public Service

New York University • New York, NY

6d • $77,000 - $84,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) solicits private funding to support the University’s strategic goals in teaching, learning, and research. Its personnel work across the University and within individual schools and colleges to cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for financial support, including gifts and pledges for student aid, faculty support, academic and research programs, facilities, infrastructure, and the University’s endowment.

The Development Associate, Health Sciences & Public Service supports fundraising strategies by building and managing prospect pipelines, cultivating and stewarding donors, and advancing major gift opportunities. The role collaborates with fundraisers and University partners to identify prospects, implement donor strategies, coordinate gift administration and stewardship, and support effective donor communication. The associate prepares donor correspondence, proposals, briefings, gift agreements, and other development materials, and supports programs, meetings, and engagement opportunities that strengthen donor relationships and advance fundraising goals. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, public relations, marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to plan and implement events.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in an academic environment.
• Experience with specialized fundraising databases.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage prospect pipelines to support fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate and steward donors and advance major gift opportunities.
• Collaborate with fundraisers and University partners to identify prospects and implement donor strategies.
• Coordinate gift administration, stewardship, and donor communication.
• Prepare donor correspondence, proposals, briefings, gift agreements, and other development materials.
• Support programs, meetings, and engagement opportunities that strengthen donor relationships and advance fundraising goals.
• Plan and implement events.

What This Job Offers

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