Yale University
Gift Officer, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Overview
Gift Officer, Corporate & Foundation Relations. Yale University Join to apply for the Gift Officer, Corporate & Foundation Relations role at Yale University. Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate and solicit Yale alumni/alumnae and friends who are capable of making gifts to the University. Meet assigned activity and revenue goals. Devises and implements cultivation and solicitation strategies. Evaluate gift opportunities and giving vehicles; recommend the most suitable for a particular donor. Develops, writes and presents proposals in keeping with university needs and in line with donor's interests and financial situation. Initiates and maintains contact with current, past, and prospective donors, promoting positive donor relations. Engage volunteers as needed. Determine and execute events and programs in support of development activities; assess success and recommend changes. Identify disaffected or disinterested donors and devise strategies to re-engage their interests. Interact with internal contacts such as deans, directors, faculty, officers and other Development staff to consult on University needs, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies, and potential donors. Keep abreast of University events and disseminate information to donors, prospective donors, volunteers and team members as appropriate. Work with university colleagues on building prospecting procedures and identifying potential foundation and corporate prospects and donors; contribute to university development communications to engage and retain partners. Collaborate with campus partners across departments to develop effective partnerships that align with funders’ priorities. Qualifications and Skills
Proven ability to cultivate and solicit six-figure or larger philanthropic gifts, with a donor-centric approach and willingness to travel. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with diverse constituents. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently. Demonstrated proficiency in fundraising practices and strategies, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. High level of professionalism, maturity, and good judgment, working collaboratively within a team environment. Preferred Skills And Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse constituents; understanding of corporation and foundation cultures and priorities. Highly developed communication skills, professionalism, maturity, and good judgment. Ability to understand academic and research priorities and needs, and administrative policies and procedures; able to work with academic and administrative colleagues and faculty. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; contribute to team efforts to meet goals and deadlines; maintain strict confidentiality. Commitment to an inclusive workplace; ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.). Education and Experience
Minimum of four years’ experience in work relevant to advancing support for the sciences, including communications and writing proposals, and/or experience in academic medicine or health science fundraising; advanced degree in biosciences or related fields may be considered. Principal Responsibilities
Identifies, cultivates and solicits Yale alumni/alumnae and friends capable of making gifts; meets activity and revenue goals. Devises and implements cultivation and solicitation strategies; evaluates gift opportunities; develops proposals aligning with university needs and donor interests. Initiates and maintains contact with donors; engages volunteers; plans events and programs; assesses success and recommends changes. Interacts with internal stakeholders to coordinate strategies; communicates university needs and fundraising priorities to donors. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree required; two to eight years of fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Details
Job Posting Date: 10/15/2025 Job Category: Professional Employment Type: Full-time Work Model: Full time Location: 157 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut Background Check Requirements: Pre-employment background screening; offers contingent on successful completion. Health Requirements: Health requirements may apply based on job responsibilities. 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. Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. 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.
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Gift Officer, Corporate & Foundation Relations. Yale University Join to apply for the Gift Officer, Corporate & Foundation Relations role at Yale University. Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate and solicit Yale alumni/alumnae and friends who are capable of making gifts to the University. Meet assigned activity and revenue goals. Devises and implements cultivation and solicitation strategies. Evaluate gift opportunities and giving vehicles; recommend the most suitable for a particular donor. Develops, writes and presents proposals in keeping with university needs and in line with donor's interests and financial situation. Initiates and maintains contact with current, past, and prospective donors, promoting positive donor relations. Engage volunteers as needed. Determine and execute events and programs in support of development activities; assess success and recommend changes. Identify disaffected or disinterested donors and devise strategies to re-engage their interests. Interact with internal contacts such as deans, directors, faculty, officers and other Development staff to consult on University needs, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies, and potential donors. Keep abreast of University events and disseminate information to donors, prospective donors, volunteers and team members as appropriate. Work with university colleagues on building prospecting procedures and identifying potential foundation and corporate prospects and donors; contribute to university development communications to engage and retain partners. Collaborate with campus partners across departments to develop effective partnerships that align with funders’ priorities. Qualifications and Skills
Proven ability to cultivate and solicit six-figure or larger philanthropic gifts, with a donor-centric approach and willingness to travel. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with diverse constituents. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently. Demonstrated proficiency in fundraising practices and strategies, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. High level of professionalism, maturity, and good judgment, working collaboratively within a team environment. Preferred Skills And Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse constituents; understanding of corporation and foundation cultures and priorities. Highly developed communication skills, professionalism, maturity, and good judgment. Ability to understand academic and research priorities and needs, and administrative policies and procedures; able to work with academic and administrative colleagues and faculty. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; contribute to team efforts to meet goals and deadlines; maintain strict confidentiality. Commitment to an inclusive workplace; ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.). Education and Experience
Minimum of four years’ experience in work relevant to advancing support for the sciences, including communications and writing proposals, and/or experience in academic medicine or health science fundraising; advanced degree in biosciences or related fields may be considered. Principal Responsibilities
Identifies, cultivates and solicits Yale alumni/alumnae and friends capable of making gifts; meets activity and revenue goals. Devises and implements cultivation and solicitation strategies; evaluates gift opportunities; develops proposals aligning with university needs and donor interests. Initiates and maintains contact with donors; engages volunteers; plans events and programs; assesses success and recommends changes. Interacts with internal stakeholders to coordinate strategies; communicates university needs and fundraising priorities to donors. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree required; two to eight years of fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Details
Job Posting Date: 10/15/2025 Job Category: Professional Employment Type: Full-time Work Model: Full time Location: 157 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut Background Check Requirements: Pre-employment background screening; offers contingent on successful completion. Health Requirements: Health requirements may apply based on job responsibilities. 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. Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. 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.
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