Director of Development, School of Professional Studies

New York University • New York, NY

6d • $128,000 - $168,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Development, School of Professional Studies, works within University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR), the university-wide team that secures private funding for the University's teaching, learning, research, operations, and endowment. The Director develops and executes fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects capable of making gifts of $1 million to $5 million. The position is responsible for raising seven figures annually and maintaining a balanced portfolio focused on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Director also maintains a discovery prospect pool, emphasizing qualification that leads to a portfolio of prospects for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The role requires at least 100 engagements and/or meetings, in person or virtually, and occasional travel as University policy allows and when reasonably justified to build relationships and develop philanthropy. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience, or an 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 the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to travel nationally.
• Experience developing and managing volunteer and donor engagement strategies to enhance fundraising team success.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or completion of a fundraising certificate program.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in topics related to the University's funding priorities.
• Engaging conversationalist, active listener, and ability to demonstrate empathy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects with capacity to make $1 million to $5 million gifts.
• Raise seven figures annually.
• Maintain a balanced portfolio dedicated to qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Maintain a discovery prospect pool, emphasizing qualification that leads to a portfolio for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Complete a minimum of 100 engagements and/or meetings, in person or virtually.
• Travel occasionally, as University policy allows and when reasonably justified, to build relationships and develop philanthropy.
• Develop and manage volunteer and donor engagement strategies to enhance the fundraising team's success.

What This Job Offers

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