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Job No: 499083
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Institutional Advancement
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY, New York
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Fundraising Events is responsible for planning and executing a portfolio of high-impact fundraising events, stewardship events, alumni events, and parent and donor engagement events.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni and parent engagement, dedication, and commencement events.
- Manage event logistics, including timelines, vendor coordination, staffing, RSVPs, seating arrangements, and on-site execution.
- Independently manage events of varying sizes and complexity, delivering exceptional hospitality to donors, alumni, parents, and University leadership.
- Support event design, vendor selection, budget tracking, and financial reconciliation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Institutional Advancement and University departments to ensure successful event execution.
- Develop solutions that enhance the donor experience and maximize fundraising impact.
- Serve as a key resource for event planning, logistics, and post-event financial analysis.
Experience & Educational Background:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 5+ Years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated success planning and executing high-impact fundraising and donor engagement events.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong organizational, project management, and budgeting skills.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems proactively.
- Professionalism, discretion, and understanding of donor relations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborative leadership style and technology proficiency.
- Some evening and Sunday work is required based on event schedules.
Occasional travel may be required for off-campus events.
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $110,000
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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Job No: 499083
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Institutional Advancement
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY, New York
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Fundraising Events is responsible for planning and executing a portfolio of high-impact fundraising events, stewardship events, alumni events, and parent and donor engagement events.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni and parent engagement, dedication, and commencement events.
- Manage event logistics, including timelines, vendor coordination, staffing, RSVPs, seating arrangements, and on-site execution.
- Independently manage events of varying sizes and complexity, delivering exceptional hospitality to donors, alumni, parents, and University leadership.
- Support event design, vendor selection, budget tracking, and financial reconciliation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Institutional Advancement and University departments to ensure successful event execution.
- Develop solutions that enhance the donor experience and maximize fundraising impact.
- Serve as a key resource for event planning, logistics, and post-event financial analysis.
Experience & Educational Background:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 5+ Years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated success planning and executing high-impact fundraising and donor engagement events.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong organizational, project management, and budgeting skills.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems proactively.
- Professionalism, discretion, and understanding of donor relations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborative leadership style and technology proficiency.
- Some evening and Sunday work is required based on event schedules.
Occasional travel may be required for off-campus events.
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $110,000
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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To apply, visit https://yeshiva-university-careers.career-pages.com/jobs/assistant-director-of-fundraising-events-wilf-campus-500-west-185th-street-ny-ny-new-york-united-states
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Who's Hiring
- Alzheimer's Association11
- Blood Cancer United10
- openFn5O
- M+R2
- Operation Smile2
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fundraising officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing donor relationships and soliciting major gifts
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Proven ability to write compelling grant proposals and donor stewardship communications
- Experience planning and executing fundraising events, campaigns, or annual fund drives
- Knowledge of planned giving, endowment fundraising, or corporate sponsorship development
Tips for Your Fundraising Officer Job Search
Quantify your donor pipeline results
Hiring managers want to see revenue impact, not activity. Replace vague statements like 'managed donor relationships' with concrete outcomes: dollars raised per campaign, donor retention rates you improved, or the size of the portfolio you stewarded.
Tailor your resume to the fundraising model
A major gifts role and an annual fund role demand different skills. Read each posting closely and lead with the matching experience, whether that's face-to-face solicitation, direct mail, digital giving campaigns, or grant writing.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fundraising officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations in an active campaign phase
Nonprofits and universities in the middle of a capital campaign or endowment push hire aggressively. Research which organizations have recently announced fundraising goals and prioritize those openings, since they typically need staff immediately and promote quickly.
Prepare a case-for-support story for interviews
Interviewers for development roles often ask you to pitch their mission back to them. Research the organization's current priorities, recent donor communications, and strategic plan so you can articulate a compelling funding case in your own words.
Negotiate beyond base salary in development roles
Many fundraising positions include performance incentives tied to funds raised or campaign milestones. Ask specifically about bonus structures, professional development budgets, and conference allowances, which are common in this field and often negotiable.
Fundraising Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fundraising officers?
Alzheimer's Association, Blood Cancer United, and openFn are hiring the most fundraising officers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitals, research universities, and large human services nonprofits tend to post the highest volume of development roles year-round.
How many fundraising officer jobs are remote?
About 79% of fundraising officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by role type. Grant writing, donor communications, and digital fundraising positions are most likely to be remote, while major gifts and planned giving roles that require in-person relationship-building are more commonly on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a fundraising officer?
Most fundraising officers start with a bachelor's degree and entry-level experience in a development office, often as a development assistant or annual fund coordinator. Building fluency with donor management software, learning to write grant proposals, and volunteering for campaign committees accelerates your path. Earning the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential signals serious professional commitment and is recognized by many hiring managers.
Can you get hired as a fundraising officer with little experience?
Yes, many organizations hire candidates with limited paid experience if they can demonstrate relevant skills and genuine mission alignment. Volunteer fundraising for a community organization, running peer-to-peer campaigns, or completing an internship in a development office all count. Highlighting strong writing skills, comfort with donor conversations, and any exposure to fundraising databases makes your application competitive even without years on a resume.
What does the fundraising officer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, a skills-focused interview with the development director, and at least one panel interview with program staff or board members. Many organizations ask candidates to complete a writing sample, such as a donor appeal letter or a brief grant narrative, before a final round. The process typically closes with reference checks focused on your relationship-building and communication style.
Where can I find and apply to fundraising officer jobs?
You can find and apply to fundraising officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and mission focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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