11/05/23
Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs & Development
Yale University
Summary: Reporting to the Yale School of Architecture Senior Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, the Development and Alumni Affairs Officer serves as a key member of the development and alumni affairs team in the planning, organization, and implementation of the school's comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement program. Provides high-level writing, strategic thinking, and coordination to enhance the school's outreach efforts.
Principal responsibilities include the following: Under the supervision of the Senior Director, administers the school's annual fund programs, including goal setting, volunteer recruitment and communication, and drafting and facilitating solicitations. In collaboration with colleagues in the Yale Alumni Fund, assists in the implementation of annual giving strategies for the school. Supports the school's major gift efforts, serving as a partner for the Senior Director in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gift donors. Supports the Senior Director in a range of capacities as needed, including prospect strategy design and implementation, report generation, and manipulation of information systems. Drafts and maintains written development information and content for the school. Crafts and/ or edits materials for use in fundraising activities, including correspondence, proposals, stewardship reports, brochures, briefings, gift acknowledgements, donor recognition, and gift agreements. Recruits, trains, and manages a system of alumni volunteers for the school, provides ongoing support for volunteer needs. Works with current students to promote future giving through programs such as graduating class gift. Assists with the school's stewardship efforts. Manages the scholarship matching and corresponding reporting process, including distribution of student scholarship questionnaire and updating profiles for donors. Occasionally provides pre-award support for corporation and foundation proposals, including budget preparation, and completing pre-proposal administrative forms and correspondence for review and approval. Assists in the coordination of alumni and donor events, both on and off campus, including any necessary volunteer support and follow up.
Note: Occasional Evening and Weekend Hours Required.
Salary: $78,000 - $90,000
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