Yeshiva University
YUHSB Director of Development
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New York, NY
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Full-Time
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$75K - $100K
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Other
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July 6th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Yeshiva University is hiring a Director of Development to lead fundraising and alumni activities for the YU High School for Boys. The role involves identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gift prospects, working with the Board and faculty to strategize fundraising and programming, planning special events, and fostering alumni outreach and donor stewardship.
Highlights
- Develop and implement fundraising plans and solicit gifts
- Collaborate with executive director, administrators, faculty, lay leaders, and students to identify and cultivate prospects
- Manage Board and committees and nurture relationships with Board members
- Plan fundraising events such as Annual Dinner of Tribute, reunions, scholarship campaigns, and parent events
- Develop comprehensive alumni programs including coordinating reunions and alumni committees
- Prepare solicitation materials, follow up on meetings and events, and provide donor stewardship
- Attend University development staff meetings and assist with other schools' events
- Requires Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of fundraising experience including donor relations and event management
- Skills needed: strong communication, teamwork, self-starting energy, relationship cultivation, and strategic opportunity recognition
- Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000
YUHSB Director of Development Full Description
Position Summary: | The Director develops and implements fundraising plans and alumni activities for the YU High School for Boys. This includes the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gift prospects. Identifies and cultivates potential new members for the Board and works with the Board, administrators, and faculty to strategize fundraising, programming, plan special events, is instrumental in providing stewardship to donors, and assists with alumni outreach and development. Plans fundraising events, including an Annual Dinner of Tribute and several reunions.
Position Responsibilities: | Develop and implement fundraising plans and solicit giftsWork with the executive director, administrators, faculty, lay leaders, and students to identify, cultivate prospects, and strategize solicitationsSteward prospects and donorsIdentify donor needs and responsibilitiesPrepare and organize letters, meetings, site visits, and collateral materialsFollow up on all meetings and eventsDemonstrated success in securing major giftsStaff and manage the Board and committeesCultivate and nurture relationships with individual board membersPlan agendas in tandem with Deans, Board Chairs, administrators, and othersDevelop continuity, including Chair’s remarks and committee reportsCreate collateral materials for meetingsWork to get students, alumni, and parents involvedSet goals, agendas, meeting dates, materials, and follow-upRecruit speakers for alumni events and other fundraising initiativesDevelop a comprehensive alumni program for the High Schools, including planning alumni events, coordinating reunions, and overseeing alumni committeesAttend University development staff meetingsHelp staff with other schools’ eventsPlan YUHSB Annual Dinner of TributeOrganize fundraising events such as scholarship campaigns, parent events, and other donor-based initiativesOrganize YUHSB Annual Fund solicitations
Experience & Education Background: | Bachelor's Degree5-7 years of experience fundraising, including working with donors and managing events
Skills & Competencies: | High level of energy and a self-starterExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work within a teamInfluences the behavior of others through effective communicationIdentifies and cultivates relationships with key constituents across campuses, functions, and levels, as well as external contactsAssures that effective controls are developed and maintained to ensure the integrity of the organizationSeeks input, meets expectations, and maintains communication with the clientRecognizes strategic opportunities to enhance University success
Salary Range: | $75,000 - $100,000
About Us:
Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.
As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity: | Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Position Responsibilities: | Develop and implement fundraising plans and solicit giftsWork with the executive director, administrators, faculty, lay leaders, and students to identify, cultivate prospects, and strategize solicitationsSteward prospects and donorsIdentify donor needs and responsibilitiesPrepare and organize letters, meetings, site visits, and collateral materialsFollow up on all meetings and eventsDemonstrated success in securing major giftsStaff and manage the Board and committeesCultivate and nurture relationships with individual board membersPlan agendas in tandem with Deans, Board Chairs, administrators, and othersDevelop continuity, including Chair’s remarks and committee reportsCreate collateral materials for meetingsWork to get students, alumni, and parents involvedSet goals, agendas, meeting dates, materials, and follow-upRecruit speakers for alumni events and other fundraising initiativesDevelop a comprehensive alumni program for the High Schools, including planning alumni events, coordinating reunions, and overseeing alumni committeesAttend University development staff meetingsHelp staff with other schools’ eventsPlan YUHSB Annual Dinner of TributeOrganize fundraising events such as scholarship campaigns, parent events, and other donor-based initiativesOrganize YUHSB Annual Fund solicitations
Experience & Education Background: | Bachelor's Degree5-7 years of experience fundraising, including working with donors and managing events
Skills & Competencies: | High level of energy and a self-starterExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work within a teamInfluences the behavior of others through effective communicationIdentifies and cultivates relationships with key constituents across campuses, functions, and levels, as well as external contactsAssures that effective controls are developed and maintained to ensure the integrity of the organizationSeeks input, meets expectations, and maintains communication with the clientRecognizes strategic opportunities to enhance University success
Salary Range: | $75,000 - $100,000
About Us:
Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.
As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity: | Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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