Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

1. Measures success of developmental events and programs; recommends changes. 2. Contributes in planning and implementing cultivation and solicitation activities. 3. Researches and identifies potential new donors. 4. Contributes in development of financial solicitation programs, meets activity and revenue goals. 5. Analyzes grant-making organizations to identify likely funding sources for specific projects and programs. 6. Compiles, writes, and edits grant applications; federal, state, foundation, corporate. 7. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Professionalism, inquisitiveness, mature judgement and discretion, sense of humor, and ability to work well within a collegial and collaborative work environment. Able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Outstanding interpersonal skills, strategic and analytical thinking, and persuasive and concise spoken and written communication.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Demonstrated ability to meet competing deadlines on time, while working independently and exercising thoughtful prioritization.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Commitment to an inclusive workplace. Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.).

Required Skill/ability 5:  Must have a flexible schedule and the availability to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed, to accommodate events and meetings. Occasional travel within the US may be requested.

Preferred Education:  Master's Degree relating to work in museums, galleries, or libraries. A genuine passion to build relationships across Yale's libraries and museums, Office of Development, and alumni and donor communities to strengthen engagement which leads to support for these units. Experience in matrixed project management. Familiarity with higher education as well as cultural heritage institutions.

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

Posting Position Title:  Development Officer 1

University Job Title:  Assistant Director, Development

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Master's Degree relating to work in museums, galleries, or libraries. A genuine passion to build relationships across Yale's libraries and museums, Office of Development, and alumni and donor communities to strengthen engagement which leads to support for these units. Experience in matrixed project management. Familiarity with higher education as well as cultural heritage institutions.

Bachelor's Degree required. Four years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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