NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing · 9 hours ago
Assistant Director of Development, University Life
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expNYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is dedicated to supporting the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The Assistant Director of Development, University Life is responsible for raising funds in support of University Life division priorities and managing a portfolio of potential major donors.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends who are capable of making leadership-level annual fund and major gifts to the NYU University Life Division
Conduct a minimum of engagements and/or meetings in person or virtually for the purpose of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, with progressively ambitious fundraising goals
Serve as a subject matter expert regarding the University Life Division and will work across all of University Development and Alumni Relations to assist in the development and creation of fundraising materials related to the department, including donor proposals and outlining fundraising opportunities for University Life departments, such as Global Spiritual Life and affiliated religious life centers, Residential Life and Housing Services, the Center for Student Life, Wasserman Center for Career Development, the Office of the Dean of Students, Student Health Center, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and the Changemaker Center
Partner with the University Life Division leadership to steward major donors with personalized acknowledgments and impact reporting
This position may involve occasional travel as University policy allows and is reasonably justified towards building relationships and developing philanthropy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years relevant experience fundraising major gifts from diverse constituents, with a proven track record of closing six-seven figure commitments
Experience working with stakeholders to develop fundraising plans and priorities
Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, especially as it relates to drafting development correspondence and meeting with constituents
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and a general knowledge of non-profit donor databases
Ability to use data to guide decisions
Ability to take initiative and collaborate with others
Goal oriented
Ability to travel nationally
An understanding of grant fundraising and how to solicit corporate contributions and sponsorships
Working knowledge of planned giving
Knowledge of how to develop and manage volunteer and donor engagement strategies to meet fundraising goals for the University Life Division
Preferred
Master's Degree or completion of a certificate program, professional degree, or diverse work experience across sectors
7+ years documented achievement of progressive fundraising outcomes of 6-figure gifts
Experience fundraising in a student affairs 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
Company
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
At NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, we generate knowledge through research in nursing, health, and interdisciplinary science; we educate leaders in nursing to advance healthcare locally and globally; we provide innovative and exemplary healthcare, and we shape the future of nursing through leadership in healthcare policy.
51-200 employees
Funding
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