Yale University
Location
New Haven, CT | United States
Job description
1. Identifies, cultivates and solicits Yale parents who are capable of making major gifts to the University; create and present proposals for consideration according to donor's interest and financial situation. 2. Initiates and maintains contact with prospective donors. 3. Acts as liaison among the Office of Development, University Officers, various University departments and donors. 4. Solicits major gifts from donors directly and working with volunteers, administrators and other department colleagues. Develops, writes and presents proposals appropriate to donor's interest and financial situation. 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 key University funding priorities. 6. Devises and recommends cultivation and solicitation strategies. Determines and executes events and programs in support of development activities. Recognizes disinterested donors and devise strategies to redirect their interests. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as volunteers, alumni, friends and other prospective donors to cultivate and solicit gifts. Proactively engages development 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, formulate proposal strategies and identify 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 recommend changes. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated ability to effectively engage constituents through strong interpersonal and communication skills, including emotional intelligence and business writing.
Required Skill/ability 2: Goal oriented with strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, persistence, and a positive outlook. Strategic time manager with capacity to work both collaboratively and independently.
Required Skill/ability 3: Readiness to travel regularly (with prospects currently concentrated in Boston, DC, and Los Angeles) and to attend occasional evening and weekend events.
Required Skill/ability 4: Commitment to an inclusive workplace and ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.).
Required Skill/ability 5: Ability to earn the respect and trust of donors, university administrators and development colleagues, while maintaining strict confidentiality with sensitive information.
Preferred Education: Experience in event planning or project management.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Development Officer, Parent Gifts
University Job Title: Development Officer, Parent Gifts
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Experience in event planning or project management.
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of four years of experience in fundraising or a related field, preferably in higher education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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