DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, INDIVIDUAL GIVING

JOB SUMMARY:

The Office of Alumni Affairs and
Development is seeking a collaborative and goal-oriented team
player at The Cooper Union, a leading college in arts,
architecture, and engineering undergraduate education. While The
Cooper Union is small, it has played an important role through its
graduates’ impact on New York City and the world as well as through
its well-respected community outreach programs and its illustrious
Great Hall. It is an exciting time to be at Cooper as it continues
to move the needle on returning to full-tuition scholarships for
all undergraduate students. The Office of Alumni Affairs and
Development plays a key role in this effort and is looking for a
strong, detail-oriented candidate to join its dynamic team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Individual Giving
team with administrative support of the Major Gift donor group,
which includes all donors $10k+.
• Manage major donor constituent information, which includes donor
related research, prospecting, and contact reports in the
CRM.
• Manage the development of materials for internal and external
meetings. Draft briefing materials for meetings and events with
high-level prospects, assuring that all data is accurate and up to
date. Draft follow-up correspondence.
• In coordination with the Director of Individual Giving and the
Vice President, develop major gift proposals and gift
agreements.
• Spearhead planned giving relationships and outreach with current
and prospective donors. Communicate with external partners on
planned giving matters regarding existing gifts and new planned
giving intentions.
• Increase engagement with current and prospective donors, the
entire alumni community, and Board of Trustees in conjunction with
the Director of
Individual Giving and other senior leadership.
• Support the work of the Individual Giving team on high level
donor events.
• Other related duties as required or assigned by the Director of
Individual Giving or Vice President of Alumni Affairs and
Development.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong knowledge of
development concepts, fundraising techniques, especially those
related to annual giving success
• Superior interpersonal and communications skills, including a
proven ability to interact with high level donors, board members,
other colleagues, and department personnel.
• Excellent writing skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and exposure to database software a plus)
• Good computer and proofreading skills
• Good with numbers and detail-oriented
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Strong team player
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s Degree with
experience in Development

Annual pay: $60,000

This is a unionized
position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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