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.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts, the Major Gifts Officer will develop and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high net worth individuals capable of making 5, 6, and 7-figure gifts in support of the University's philanthropic priorities. With a curious and diligent approach, the Major Gifts Officer will foster a collaborative culture of donor-centric fundraising strategies and will be responsible for progressive results of $1M+ raised annually. Prospects will be assigned in particular regions in which NYU has a cluster of University-wide highly rated prospects; travel will be required. The Major Gifts Officer will champion a culture of collaboration across UDAR, promote an inclusive work environment where successes across the team are celebrated, and seek opportunities for continuous growth and improvement, both individually and as a team.

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

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree and participation in Plus Delta

Required Experience:
5+ years of direct fundraising experience or combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience:
5+ years documented achievement of progressive fundraising outcomes of 5-figure gifts and higher

Experience fundraising in a school environment

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with all kinds of constituents and a proven track record of closing major gifts in the 5 and 6- figure range

The Major Gift Officer must have the ability to understand and convey University-wide priorities to alumni, parents, and friends

Outstanding communication skills both verbally and in writing

Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter, and collaborate with others

Working knowledge of various software applications

Knowledge of MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure, fast-paced environment

Must possess the ability to work with changing priorities and multiple projects

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including a high level of attention to detail and active listening skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively partner and collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues, faculty, and academic leaders

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00 to USD $120,000.00. 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.

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New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le...arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life

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