Deputy Director, Yale Alumni Fund

Deputy Director, Yale Alumni Fund Overview Yale University seeks an experienced and successful manager to join the university's division of Alumni Affairs and Development. Yale's annual fund programs—Yale College, Yale Parents, and the Graduate School and Professional Schools—play a vital role in raising unrestricted funds that support the university's fundamental priorities, including financial aid, the enhancement of student life, and the advancement of teaching and research. As a senior leader within the Alumni Fund team, the Deputy Director offers strategic leadership and guidance to a dedicated team charged with advancing fundraising and engagement efforts throughout Yale's annual fund programs. This position is not only a frontline fundraiser but also oversees both staff and volunteers, ensuring that projects and priorities are managed effectively to increase donor participation and support the university's core needs. The Deputy Director reports directly to the Managing Director of the Yale Alumni Fund and collaborates across the institution, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement among students, alumni, and parents. Required Skills and Abilities Proven ability to mentor and guide staff to collaborate with colleagues and execute immediate strategies and long‑term projects; experience in leading, coaching, and motivating other professionals with strict confidentiality. Proven track record in fundraising, including managing or executing a wide range of solicitation, marketing, or stewardship activities. Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills; ability to synthesize and prioritize information from a wide array of sources while maintaining attention to detail and effectively managing workflow. Excellent organizational and analytical skills and the ability to improve business practices and processes. Proactive, productive team contributor with a positive attitude. Possesses initiative, creativity, a data‑driven work ethic, and willingness to take personal responsibility for outcomes; results‑oriented, driven to succeed, innovative, and inspired by challenging goals. Principal Responsibilities Direct and grow a team of development professionals responsible for generating an increased volume of successful development activities and establishing a culture that encourages ever‑improving levels of performance and responsiveness to donors. Work closely with senior management to develop short‑ and long‑term fundraising goals and strategies. Work with staff to develop and implement plans to carry out the organization's goals and strategies, including establishing specific activity goals for all phases of the donor/prospect life‑cycle (cultivation, solicitation, closure, and stewardship). Manage engagement of faculty, administrators, and University officials in fundraising efforts. Personally maintain a portfolio of gift prospects. Work regularly and cooperatively with other development offices to ensure overall development priorities, plans, and initiatives are coordinated. May travel (possibly extensively) commensurate with Yale's standard expectations for fundraising activity, contact, and travel. Perform additional development‑related activities/efforts at the request of manager. Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree and six or more years of related work experience in an academic institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing/leading a team of fundraising professionals in an academic setting is preferred. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Valid driver's license required. Equal Employment Opportunity The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, or other covered veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr