Development Associate, Institutional Engagement

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 Development Associate will support the implementation of effective strategies to build and manage fundraisers' prospect pools, assist the execution of approaches, steward prospects, and help identify and execute engagement opportunities to attract major gifts. Provide primary support to the Executive Director, Institutional Engagement, and other Institutional Engagement (IE) fundraisers. Collaborate and coordinate with the Prospect Development and Research teams to identify prospective donors; drive the implementation of donor strategies set by the Executive Director, Institutional Engagement and other Institutional Engagement fundraisers as needed; ensure proper acknowledgement for gifts and pledges related to the portfolio; draft proposals, reports, briefings, communications, remarks and talking points, and provide follow-up correspondence and communication with prospects and donors, as appropriate.

Identify and suggest ways to best target different prospective donors, parents, and alumni to engage them to increase giving. Plan and draft correspondence and proposals for prospects and current donors; draft gift agreements; and manage and help implement the stewardship process for the donors who have made gifts. Act as primary point-person on the team for data hygiene and reporting. Work closely with the UDAR Advancement Services and Analytics, Development Support team, and fundraisers to ensure that new charitable grants are processed accurately within the CRM and donors are acknowledged appropriately. The position will assist with development and implementation of programs and engagement opportunities directly related to raising funds, including assisting with site visits and leadership meetings, faculty convenings, and other donor cultivation and stewardship events.

UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:
2+ years experience with public relations, client relations, fundraising, or corporate marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience:
2+ years experience in an academic environment

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Must be an excellent writer with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and project management skills

Ability to plan and implement events

Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Experience with specialized fundraising databases

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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