Development Coordinator

Position Focus :

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer of Development and Alumni Affairs at the Yale School of Public Health, the Coordinator provides a wide range of complex administrative support to the Director.

Prepares reports, proposals, briefings, stewardship documents, and other materials. Drafts, proofreads and edits general correspondence, gift agreements, and other written material.

Compiles, synthesizes and manipulates data and summarizes findings in order to write and produce reports or portions of reports.

Communicates and interacts in a professional manner with donors, alumni, YSPH faculty and staff in support of the work of the department.

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.

Ensures compliance with University, Federal, and State guidelines, rules, and regulations. May perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

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 Education and Experience

• Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level and a high school level education;
• or four years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor degree in a related field;

or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Exceptional communication skills with special emphasis on advanced writing ability and editing. Ability to communicate effectively with top-level donors and senior administrators.

Writing sample requested at time of interview.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Demonstrated organizational and research abilities with strong attention to detail.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, database software and reporting, and the ability to conduct data analysis and work with financial information.

Knowledge of PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in time-constrained environment. Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Required Skill / Ability 5 :

Professionalism, maturity and an ability to work with confidential information. Cover letter is required for consideration.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

Bachelor's Degree.

Weekend Hours Required?

Evening Hours Required?

Drug Screen

Health Screening

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

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Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.

Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement :

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.