Yale University
Assistant Director, Gifts Officer - Yale School of Public Health
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Join to apply for the
Assistant Director, Gifts Officer
role at
Yale University The Assistant Director is a vital member of the development team, responsible for securing philanthropic support from a defined portfolio of leadership-level donors and prospects. This position focuses on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors capable of making leadership and major-level gifts, while also playing an important role in the operations and administration of the broader development team. Salary Range : $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Overview The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder with strong communication and organizational skills and a deep understanding of engagement strategy. Leadership Giving & Donor Engagement : Manage and grow a portfolio of leadership and major gift prospects, with a focus on gifts of $50K - $250k Design and implement solicitation strategies tailored to individual donor interests in alignment with our priorities Build meaningful relationships to advance donor engagement and giving. Prepare compelling proposals and briefings for meetings and solicitations Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align donor interest with programmatic needs Oversight of acknowledgement and stewardship processes Development Operations Partner with the Chief Development Officer on setting team goals, tracking metrics and assessing progress Contribute to the creation of systems and processes that improve the efficacy and effectiveness of donor pipeline management Ensure accuracy and timely documentation of all donor interactions and activities using Hopper Represent the team at internal and external meetings, events and donor engagement opportunities Manage and oversee incoming gift process Supervise daily operational needs of staff, and assist in mentoring to foster a culture of philanthropy and teamwork Assist with the strategy for and creation of written communications from various University administrators appropriate to a donor’s interests. Required Skills And Abilities Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate clearly with donors, volunteers and colleagues. Possess negotiating, organizational, analytical and fund-raising skills, including a track record of closing gifts at the six-figure level. Knowledge of marketing strategies in the development arena Ability to travel, domestically and internationally if needed Preferred Skills And Abilities Experience with Hopper or equivalent. Knowledge of CRM systems for donor tracking. Experience managing processes and/or other team members Measures success of developmental events and programs; recommends changes. Contributes in planning and implementing cultivation and solicitation activities. Researches and identifies potential new donors. Contributes in development of financial solicitation programs, meets activity and revenue goals. Analyzes grant-making organizations to identify likely funding sources for specific projects and programs. Compiles, writes, and edits grant applications; federal, state, foundation, corporate. Location : All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position. Health Requirements : Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. Posting Disclaimer : Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements. Yale University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified persons of all backgrounds.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Director, Gifts Officer
role at
Yale University The Assistant Director is a vital member of the development team, responsible for securing philanthropic support from a defined portfolio of leadership-level donors and prospects. This position focuses on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors capable of making leadership and major-level gifts, while also playing an important role in the operations and administration of the broader development team. Salary Range : $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Overview The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder with strong communication and organizational skills and a deep understanding of engagement strategy. Leadership Giving & Donor Engagement : Manage and grow a portfolio of leadership and major gift prospects, with a focus on gifts of $50K - $250k Design and implement solicitation strategies tailored to individual donor interests in alignment with our priorities Build meaningful relationships to advance donor engagement and giving. Prepare compelling proposals and briefings for meetings and solicitations Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align donor interest with programmatic needs Oversight of acknowledgement and stewardship processes Development Operations Partner with the Chief Development Officer on setting team goals, tracking metrics and assessing progress Contribute to the creation of systems and processes that improve the efficacy and effectiveness of donor pipeline management Ensure accuracy and timely documentation of all donor interactions and activities using Hopper Represent the team at internal and external meetings, events and donor engagement opportunities Manage and oversee incoming gift process Supervise daily operational needs of staff, and assist in mentoring to foster a culture of philanthropy and teamwork Assist with the strategy for and creation of written communications from various University administrators appropriate to a donor’s interests. Required Skills And Abilities Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate clearly with donors, volunteers and colleagues. Possess negotiating, organizational, analytical and fund-raising skills, including a track record of closing gifts at the six-figure level. Knowledge of marketing strategies in the development arena Ability to travel, domestically and internationally if needed Preferred Skills And Abilities Experience with Hopper or equivalent. Knowledge of CRM systems for donor tracking. Experience managing processes and/or other team members Measures success of developmental events and programs; recommends changes. Contributes in planning and implementing cultivation and solicitation activities. Researches and identifies potential new donors. Contributes in development of financial solicitation programs, meets activity and revenue goals. Analyzes grant-making organizations to identify likely funding sources for specific projects and programs. Compiles, writes, and edits grant applications; federal, state, foundation, corporate. Location : All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position. Health Requirements : Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. Posting Disclaimer : Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements. Yale University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified persons of all backgrounds.
#J-18808-Ljbffr