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Position Summary

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.

NYU Wagner is one of the nation’s premier schools of public service, with a long tradition of preparing leaders who tackle society’s most pressing challenges in government, nonprofits, philanthropy, and the private sector. The school is consistently ranked among the top graduate programs for public policy and management, known for combining rigorous academic training with a deep commitment to social impact. Wagner’s dynamic community of scholars, practitioners, and students makes it an inspiring environment for philanthropy. Supporting Wagner means advancing solutions that improve urban life, promote equity, and drive innovation in public service locally and globally.

The Senior Director of Development (SDoD) at NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service will develop and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects with the capacity to make $1M+ gifts. Secure 6–8 figure gifts annually while managing a balanced portfolio dedicated to qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Manage and maintain a discovery prospect pool with an emphasis on qualification that grows into a strong portfolio of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship opportunities. A minimum of 100 engagements and/or meetings (in-person or virtual) is expected each year. Occasional travel will be required, as University policy allows, to strengthen relationships and advance philanthropy.

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

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Master's Degree or completion of a fundraising certificate programRequired Experience:7+ years experience in nonprofit philanthropy and development as well as a track record of successfully soliciting 6-figure and 7-figure gifts, or combination of experience and education

Experience managing volunteer groupsRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent organization and verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively multi-task large scale projects while fostering supportive and collaborative relationships with colleagues

Ability to interact successfully with a diverse group of individuals

Experience with nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy

Ability to travel both domestically and internationallyPreferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of Blackbaud/Sunguard database systems preferred, or knowledge of fundraising databases

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $155,000.00 to USD $195,000.00. 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.NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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Posting Number2025-14931

Posted Date1 day ago(9/10/2025 11:21 AM)

Location : LocationUS-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationHybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

DepartmentSchools & Institutes

School/DivisionUniversity Development and Alumni Relations (WS1006)

Compensation GradeBand 54

UnionN/A

FT/PTFull-Time

CategoryDevelopment/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing