Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

1. Drafts a variety of written materials, including detailed individual prospect briefings and endowed gift agreements, proposals in support of specific University initiatives and internal and external correspondence that conforms to the style and voice of the sender. 2. Coordinates research on individual donors and the history and status of gift commitments as needed by gift officers and other University officials. Ensures the accuracy of gift acknowledgments and all information communicated to donors and prospects. 3. Prepares reports on prospect pools summarizing giving, status, affiliation and other data points, as needed. 4. Assists in the coordination of special events, including dedications, donor recognition events and celebration of special initiatives to ensure timely and successful completion of the proceedings. 5. Designs and produces ad hoc reports based on data extracted from primary databases to support fund raising programs. 6. Oversees stewardship functions to ensure that donors receive ongoing communication regarding the benefits of their gifts to Yale. 7. Supports fundraising directors and gift officers in a range of additional activities related to the University's development effort, as needed. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Strong communication skills, with special emphasis on advanced writing capabilities and the ability to represent information in a graphical format. Writing sample may be required at time of interview.

Required Skill/ability 2:  

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment successfully with attention to detail and modeling a high level of integrity. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Comfortable with managing a high volume of information and organizing it in a professional and intelligent manner.