Assistant/Associate Director, Yale Alumni Fund

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Bargaining Unit None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) University Job Title Development Officer- Annual Giving Bargaining Unit None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) Time Type Full time Duration Type Regular Compensation Grade development Compensation Grade Profile Development Officer (Ungraded) Wage Ranges Click here to see our Wage Ranges Searchable Job Family Development Total # of hours to be worked: 37.5 Work Week Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Work Location Central Campus Worksite Address 157 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510 Work Model Hybrid Position Focus The Yale Alumni Fund seeks an Assistant/Associate Director to elevate fundraising and volunteer management efforts. Yale’s annual fund programs, which include Yale College, Yale Parents, and Graduate School and Professional Schools, raise unrestricted funds to support the university's core needs, from financial aid and enriching student life, to teaching and research. As an Assistant/Associate Director, you will work as a frontline fundraiser in the Yale annual giving team regularly connecting with prospective donors and volunteers through individual visits, phone, and email to solicit gifts to the university. Additionally, you will recruit and partner with a substantial group of dedicated volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, driving engagement and expanding broad-based donor support in strategic ways to provide a sustainable source of revenue in support of Yale’s mission. As an Assistant/Associate Director you may also support student events by providing event management and marketing strategy, and serve as a resource to annual fund professional school colleagues. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in project management while overseeing multiple priorities and be familiar with relational databases. The Yale Alumni Fund is an integral component of Yale University's For Humanity Campaign, a university-wide fundraising initiative that aims to address the most critical challenges facing our world. Note that business title and salary will be commensurate with experience. Essential Duties Identifies, cultivates and solicits Yale alumni/alumnae and friends who are capable of making major gifts to the University; creates and presents proposals for consideration according to donor's interest and financial situation. 2. Initiates and maintains contact with prospective donors. Visits specified regions to cultivate prospective donors. 3. Acts as liaison among the Office of Development, University Officers, various University departments and donors. 4. Solicits major gifts in a geographical region working with donors directly and working with volunteers, Yale administrators and other department colleagues. Develops, writes and presents proposals appropriate to donor's interest and financial situation. Initiates and maintains contact with prospective donors. 5. Develops financial solicitation programs and meet activity and revenue goals. Promotes positive donor relations. Raises major gifts to fund University programs and enhance development efforts of Schools and Units, with an emphasis on the priorities of the Yale Tomorrow campaign. 6. Devises and recommends cultivation and solicitation strategies. Determines and executes events and programs in support of development activities. Recognizes disinterested donors and devises strategies to redirect their interests. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as volunteers, alumni/ae, friends and other prospective donors to cultivate and solicit gifts. Proactively engages Yale Tomorrow campaign volunteers in a variety of roles, including identification, cultivation, solicitation and events. 8. Interacts with internal contacts such as Deans, Directors, faculty, officers and other Development staff to consult on University needs, formulates proposal strategies and identifies potential donors. 9. Evaluates various gift opportunities and giving vehicles; recommends the most suitable for a particular donor. Assesses success of development events and programs and recommends changes. 10. Keeps abreast of University events and disseminate University information to team members as it becomes available. 11. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education And Experience Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of direct fundraising, marketing, communications or volunteer management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skill/Ability 1 Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including attention to detail. Ability to handle diverse, simultaneous tasks and attend to follow-through. Required Skill/Ability 2 Professionalism, maturity, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Commitment to an inclusive workplace. Required Skill/Ability 3 Highly motivated and energetic, ability to show initiative and work independently. Required Skill/Ability 4 Outgoing personality and ability to initiate and enjoy direct communication with alumni; customer-service orientation. Required Skill/Ability 5 Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools and the willingness to learn new online tools and database programs as needed. Preferred Education, Experience And Skills Familiarity with fundraising/relational/marketing databases. Weekend Hours Required? Occasional Evening Hours Required? Occasional Drug Screen No Health Screening No Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. EEO Statement 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. Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Administrative Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Yale University by 2x Get notified about new Administrative Assistant to Director jobs in New Haven, CT . 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