1. Responsible for planning, managing, and executing all aspects of a comprehensive strategy for raising gifts from non-alumni parents of current and former Yale College students including identifying, cultivating and soliciting non-alumni Yale parents who are capable of making major gifts to the university. Create and present proposals for gifts to the university's highest priority needs and personally maintain a significant portfolio of major and principal gift prospects. As required, travel extensively within the United States to meet with donors in their home regions. 2. Work closely with parent volunteers and volunteer chairs to develop meaningful on-campus, virtual and regional experiences that effectively engage the group's members and help to activate them as major donors and university advocates. 3. Formulate engagement strategies for all high-capacity parent prospects and plan special events in conjunction with university events such as family weekend. 4. Lead the parent gifts team, providing guidance and support to help ensure success of the parent gifts program. 5. Gain fluency in the priorities and excellence of the schools, units and areas of Yale University and articulate giving opportunities to prospective donors. 6. Build productive relationships across the university with administrators, faculty and unit development directors. Work regularly and cooperatively with campus partners and fundraising colleagues to develop and coordinate strategies, cultivate donors, and raise gifts. 7. Write, edit and approve a range of proposals and correspondence. 8. Facilitate and staff meetings with university leaders and prospective donors. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education:  Progressively responsible professional experience with a minimum of two years of supervisory/managerial experience. Knowledge of recruiting and managing volunteer/advisory boards. Demonstrated competence in raising major capital gifts, preferably in higher education. Fundraising experience during a capital campaign.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Progressively responsible professional experience with a minimum of two years of supervisory/managerial experience. Knowledge of recruiting and managing volunteer/advisory boards. Demonstrated competence in raising major capital gifts, preferably in higher education. Fundraising experience during a capital campaign.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Superior interpersonal skills. Commitment to an inclusive workplace. Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.).

Posting Position Title:  Development Director, Parent Gifts

Required Skill/ability 3:  Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Maturity to work with close supervision in some situations and with minimal supervision in other situations. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple, competing responsibilities and deadlines.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:  Director, Parent Gifts

Required Skill/ability 1:  Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills including business writing. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Successful management style characterized by a commitment to collaboration, creativity, motivation and professional growth.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Excellent leadership, strategic planning, negotiating, supervisory, and consensus-building skills. Ability to build productive relationships with colleagues and volunteers. Credibility to win the trust and respect of prospective donors, development colleagues and university administrators.

Bachelor's Degree and eight years of related work experience in an academic institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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