Director of Development, Steinhardt

NYU • New York, NY

11d • $128,000 - $168,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment. The NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development is a globally recognized school designed around a comprehensive and integrated approach to human development across the lifespan. NYU Steinhardt’s distinctive approach and exceptional programs offer an array of multidisciplinary opportunities across 11 departments and 13 research centers. Since its founding in 1890 as the first school of pedagogy in the United States, the Steinhardt School’s mission has been to expand human capacity through public service, global collaboration, research, scholarship, and practice. Today, NYU Steinhardt advances the education, health, and well-being of people and communities around the world through a one-of-a-kind integration of education, communication, health, and the arts. The Director of Development (DoD), will develop and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high net worth prospects who have the capacity to make $1M - $5M gifts. Responsible for raising 6-7 figures annually and maintain a balanced portfolio dedicated to qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Maintain a discovery prospect pool with an emphasis on qualification that leads to a portfolio of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Complete a minimum number of engagements and/or meetings in-person and virtually. Will involve travel occasionally as University policy allows and is reasonably justified towards building relationships and developing philanthropy. UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years relevant experience, or 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 MS Office Suite
• Ability to travel nationally
• The role is considered to have the experience to develop and manage volunteer and donor engagement strategies to enhance the fundraising team's success

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or completion of a fundraising certificate program
• Fundraising in an academic environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, intellectual curiosity and interest about topics related to the University's funding priorities, engaging conversationalist, active listener, ability to demonstrate empathy

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high net worth prospects who have the capacity to make $1M - $5M gifts.
• Responsible for raising 6-7 figures annually and maintain a balanced portfolio dedicated to qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Maintain a discovery prospect pool with an emphasis on qualification that leads to a portfolio of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Complete a minimum number of engagements and/or meetings in-person and virtually.
• Will involve travel occasionally as University policy allows and is reasonably justified towards building relationships and developing philanthropy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees