Director of Development, College of Nursing

Description:NYU's Office of University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) has an exciting opportunity for an talented fundraiser at the College of Nursing. As the lead fundraiser, this person will not only cultivate prospects and solicit annual fund and major gifts, but this position will also be a key fundraiser for the building campaign for the College, which will be located in the heart of NYU's health-science corridor on First Avenue. The successful candidate should be a strategic self-starter who enjoys calling on donors and prospects, has a proven record of success in fundraising, and demonstrates a passion for Healthcare and the field of Nursing.The successful candidate will: --Serve as an integral member of the College of Nursing's leadership team as a key fundraising resource for the Dean; --Manage fundraising appointments for the Dean;--Manage his/her own fundraising portfolio of prospects; focusing on relationship building and appointment setting (4-6 per week) with key prospects; soliciting annual fund gifts, major gifts and capital gifts;--Manage key volunteers and donors of the NYU College of Nursing fundraising Council.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required and Master's Degree preferred. 5 years professional level experience in fundraising and managing a portfolio of prospects required. Also required: excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals and effectively interact with donors and prospects; ability to take initiative and collaborate with others; and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and desktop publishing software applications. Experience in an academic environment and with specialized fundraising databases preferred. A demonstrated passion for nursing and healthcare is a plus.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceNYU offers a superior benefits package, which includes free NYU tuition for self and eligible family members, generous vacation, medical, dental and pension plans.Job Location: New York, NYJob Number: 7554BRCompany URL: http://www.nyu.edu/hr/jobs/applyCompany Profile:When you come to work at New York University, it's more than just a job that awaits you. You have the opportunity to Experience Excellence.You are joining an exciting intellectual and cultural community, one where employees - faculty and staff - come together to create a unique product: excellence in education and research. You are part of a diverse, multi-cultural and creative institution, one with a world-wide reputation as a leader in higher education. NYU is the largest private university in the United States, with 12,000 faculty and staff from all over the world and 40,000 students from all 50 states and more than 120 foreign countries. NYU offers opportunities to have an impact on a truly global level.To add to the stimulating environment, NYU is centered in Greenwich Village - a legendary urban neighborhood, rich in cultural offerings and with a delightful small town character quite unlike any other. Employees have the experience of working in a small town inside a big town, with the best that both have to offer.For more information about working at NYU and to apply for this position, visit our website at: www.nyu.edu/hr/jobs/apply When asked "How were you referred to NYU?", please select the appropriate source from the drop-down menu. We accept online applications only.NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.