Donor Engagement Associate, Nyu Annual Giving - New York, United States - New York University
Description
Position Summary:
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 Annual Giving Donor Engagement Associate supports the Annual Giving Team's mission to impact the world through continued philanthropic engagement and annual support of the NYU experience.
UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Related coursework in project management, marketing, and writing
Required Experience:
3+ years in Development or Alumni Relations or Stewardship for a large institution or a combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines
Preferred Experience:
Applicant should have strong proficiency in writing
Strong experience in the development of engaging print and digital marketing materials
Able to manage multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment
Knowledge of Advance database, InDesign and Adobe software preferred
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent writing, editing, proofing, and communications skills
Writing sample required
Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize workload, follow up in a timely manner on projects, and keep supervisor informed
Interface with senior colleagues to resolve donor requests
Strong customer-service orientation and experience working with high-net-worth donors
Extraordinary attention to detail at all times
Knowledge of principles of fundraising in higher education
Strong Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel skill
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to work with multiple constituencies, including school-based development staff and fundraisers
Flexibility:
willing to take on new assignments and work occasional evening/weekend events as needed
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Team oriented, collegial, collaborative with a positive, "can-do" attitude
Able to represent UDAR in a positive manner to wider NYU community and colleagues
Additional Information:
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