Yale University a private, coeducational institution located in New Haven, Connecticut, seeks a dynamic, motivated and talented Major Gifts Officer to join the Office of Development. The new hire will identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward gifts from the University’s high level donors. The Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of approximately 200 individual prospects each of whom is capable of giving a capital gift of between $100,000 and $5 million or more, over a three to five year period with a focus on the more highly rated prospects. For this high visibility opportunity, we seek an innovative, self-motivated individual with demonstrated interpersonal skills who can effectively relate to donors, volunteers, colleagues and high level University administrators. The Major Gifts Officer will interact with internal contacts such as Deans, Directors, faculty, officers and other Development staff to consult on University needs, formulate strategies and help identify potential high level donors. The person we seek will be a front-line development professional who excels in promoting positive donor relations including frequent and high quality contacts with high level donors.

Key qualifications of the successful candidate include a positive outlook, an articulate and persuasive presentation, a desire to travel, an extraordinary work ethic, and a genuine affinity towards the University’s mission. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral required. Demonstrated ability to cultivate major gift prospects personally and effectively required. 4+ years fund raising experience required. B.A. required.

Yale University offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. A full search description of this opportunity may be viewed under CURRENT SEARCHES on the web site of www.deerfieldassociates.com

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