New York University
Senior Director of Development, Tandon School of Engineering
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Hybrid - Brooklyn, NY
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Full-Time
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$155K - $195K
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Development & Advancement
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February 26th, 2026
Blackbaud
Edtech.com's Summary
New York University is hiring a Senior Director of Development for the Tandon School of Engineering. The role involves developing and executing fundraising strategies for high net-worth donors capable of making multi-million dollar gifts and managing a portfolio to achieve substantial annual fundraising goals. The position also includes mentoring a fundraising team and maintaining strong donor engagement through frequent meetings and travel.
Highlights
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies for major gifts ranging from $1M to $5M.
- Manage a portfolio of high net-worth prospects to raise 7-8 figure donations annually.
- Maintain 80-100 in-person or virtual donor engagements or meetings per year.
- Advise and mentor the fundraising team to support overall team success.
- Require excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and working knowledge of various software applications.
- Preferred experience with managing complex projects and familiarity with Blackbaud/Sunguard or other fundraising databases.
- Seven or more years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or fundraising certification preferred.
- Annual base salary range from $155,000 to $195,000.
- Focus on fundraising for university-wide priorities including student aid, faculty support, academic and research development, and facilities.
Senior Director of Development, Tandon School of Engineering Full Description
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.
The Senior Director of Development, Tandon School of Engineering will develop, plan, and execute successful fundraising strategies for a portfolio of high networth prospects who have the capacity to make $1M - $5M gifts and will be progressively responsible for raising 7-8 figures annually. Maintain a discovery prospect pool with an emphasis on qualification that leads to a portfolio of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Achieve 80-100 meaningful engagements and/or meetings in-person or virtually annually, as appropriate. Travel as required, and as University policy allows, to build and strengthen relationships and develop philanthropy. Advise and mentor the fundraising team to contribute to the overall success of the team.
UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree or completion of a fundraising certificate program
Required Experience:
7+ years experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education
Preferred Experience:
Managing complex projects
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree or completion of a fundraising certificate program
Required Experience:
7+ years experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education
Preferred Experience:
Managing complex projects
Knowledge of and familiarity with the NYC-metro area's philanthropic community
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative and collaborate with others
Working knowledge of various software applications
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communications skills, intellectual curiosity and interest about topics related to the University's funding priorities, engaging conversationalist, active listener, ability to demonstrate empathy
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communications skills, intellectual curiosity and interest about topics related to the University's funding priorities, engaging conversationalist, active listener, ability to demonstrate empathy
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.
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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