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Yale University Office of Development leads the University’s fundraising effort and currently comprises a staff of 300. With an outstanding tradition of alumni giving, as well as significant and growing support from parents and friends, Yale has launched a 5-year, $3 billion capital campaign.

The Office of Development offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards, and excellence of a career at Yale University.

Open positions in the Yale University Office of Development:

Managerial & Professional
Clerical & Technical

 

Managerial and Professional job titles fall into three major categories:

Director: Manages a programmatic area and professional staff

Officer: Front line fundraising professional, encompassing different areas of development

Associate: Professional staff who supports front line activities

Specific job openings are listed below:

 

Assistant Director of Development, Yale Faculty of Engineering

Reporting to the Dean of Engineering and the Senior Administrator, and indirectly to the Development Office, develop and direct activities that expand Engineering’s visibility and base of private support. Work closely with faculty members and department chairs, the Office of Development and the Office of Public Affairs to achieve this goal.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #3571BR on all correspondence.
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Development Officer, Major Gifts

Develop and implement financial solicitation programs for major gifts to the University in a specified region of the country.

Note: There are two positions available.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #1452BR on all correspondence.
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Development Officer, Yale University Art Gallery

Reporting to the Director of Development at the Yale University Art Gallery, develop all strategies and plans for corporate, foundation, and annual giving campaigns, activities and new departmental initiatives. Work in concert with the Director and the Director of Development of the Yale University Art Gallery to coordinate activities with Yale Central Development and Gallery staff and implement all aspects of the above. Make solicitations for gifts and steward donors.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #2612BR on all correspondence.
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Development Officer, Reunion Giving

Under the general supervision of the Director of Reunion Giving, but exercising a high degree of independence, develop and implement strategic plans to maximize dollars for, and participation in, Yale College's quinquennial reunions. Work will involve: support of volunteers who include many of the University's most supportive donors; direct solicitation and closure of reunion gifts; and creation and implementation of creative strategies to maximize giving to the University's highest priorities in reunion years.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #3499BR on all correspondence.
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Development Officer, Assistant Director in Annual Giving

Organize and coordinate fundraising efforts for approximately 9,000 Yale College alumni using a combination of solicitation techniques. Recruit, engage and support a network of Class-based alumni volunteers.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #4282BR on all correspondence.
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Development Associate, Planned Giving Specialist

Advance Yale’s fundraising efforts in the promotion, closing and administration of planned gifts and bequests, with responsibility for providing professional support to donors, development staff and volunteers. Undertake a variety of duties, including assisting with implementing planned giving marketing initiatives and coordinating events.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #3607BR on all correspondence.
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Development Associate, Information Analyst

Support the fundraising efforts of the Yale University Office of Development through reporting and analysis.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #3936BR on all correspondence.
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Development Associate, Reunion Giving Program Coordinator

Reporting to the Director of Reunion Giving, and often working independently, provide high-level support as well as base-line fundraising assistance for the Yale College Reunion Giving Program.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #4368BR on all correspondence.
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Development Associate, Annual Giving Program Coordinator

Working with considerable independence and exercising discretion to establish priorities, provide high-level support as well as base-line fundraising assistance for the Graduate and Professional Schools Annual Giving Programs. Report to the Associate Director responsible for the Graduate and Professional Schools Annual Giving.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #4283BR on all correspondence.
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Clerical and Technical job openings:

Administrative Assistant

Provide administrative support for three or more of the following: Director, Reunion Giving Officers and/or Program Coordinators

Please refer to Auto Requisition #3896BR on all correspondence.
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Administrative Assistant

Provide administrative support for three or more of the following: Director, Deputy Directors, and/or Gift Officers in the Office of Development.

Please refer to Auto Requisition #3997BR on all correspondence.
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