Development Associate, Principal Gifts and Development Initiatives

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Posted: 19-Apr-26

Location: New York, New York

Type: Full-time

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Internal Number: 283932236

Development Associate, Principal Gifts and Development Initiatives
US-NY-New York
Job ID: 2026-15477
Type: University Development and Alumni Relations (WS1006)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Development/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing
New York University
Overview

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.

 

As a vital part of the fundraising team, the Development Associate will support the implementation of effective strategies to build and manage fundraisers' discovery and prospect pools, prioritize approaches, steward prospects, and help identify and execute engagement opportunities to attract major gifts. The Development Associate will provide support to the Development team in their efforts to secure principal gifts and may be asked to help other fundraisers on the Development team from time to time. Collaborate with the Prospect Development and Research teams to identify prospective donors; drive the implementation of donor strategies set by leadership; ensure proper acknowledgement for gifts and pledges related to the portfolio; and provide follow-up correspondence and communication with prospects and donors, as appropriate. Call high capacity prospects and donors to arrange meetings for the fundraisers and assist with required follow-up.

 

Review and drive the implementation of donor cultivation and solicitation strategies for individual prospects, and identify and suggest ways to best target different segments of prospective donors and alumni to engage them in order to increase giving to each donor/prospect's capacity. Plan and draft correspondence and proposals for prospects and current donors; draft gift agreements; and manage and help implement the stewardship process for the fundraisers' donors who have made gifts for scholarships, fellowships, program support and professorships. Assist with development and implementation of programs and engagement opportunities directly related to raising funds, potentially to include assisting with Dean's Council meetings, committee meetings, receptions, and presidential dinners.

 

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

Responsibilities

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
2+ years experience with fundraising, corporate marketing, public relations, client relations, sales, or 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

Demonstrated ability working in CRM databases, including both data entry and retrieval

Ability to plan and implement events

Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Experience and knowledge with specialized fundraising databases

Qualifications

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.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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