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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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Who's Hiring
- Alzheimer's Association11
- Blood Cancer United10
- openFn5O
- University of Utah4
- Operation Smile2
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of fundraising jobs.
- Demonstrated experience closing major gifts or leading a capital campaign
- Proficiency with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge, Salesforce Nonprofit, or Bloomerang
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, with CFRE certification preferred by many employers
- Proven ability to build and manage a frontline major gifts or planned giving portfolio
- Experience writing grant proposals and cultivating foundation or corporate partnerships
- Strong board relations skills and comfort presenting to leadership and development committees
Tips for Your Head of Fundraising Job Search
Quantify campaign revenue in your resume
Hiring committees for head of fundraising roles want to see dollars raised, not duties listed. Replace phrases like 'managed annual fund' with the total amount secured and the team size you led to get there.
Tailor your resume to the fundraising model
A major-gifts shop and a grassroots membership organization hire for different skills. Read each job description for the dominant revenue stream and lead your resume with the experience that maps directly to it.
Highlight donor portfolio management experience
Many head of fundraising postings require demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of major or principal gift prospects. Name the gift range you worked at and the number of active relationships you stewarded at peak.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of fundraising openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case-for-support story for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a campaign you built from prospect identification to close. Prepare one concrete example with the gift amount, the donor relationship arc, and what you would do differently now.
Negotiate start date around fiscal year cycles
Many nonprofits close their fiscal year in June or December, so joining mid-cycle can limit your first-year impact. If timing is flexible, ask when the development department begins planning its next campaign and start before that window.
Head of Fundraising Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of fundraisings?
Alzheimer's Association, Blood Cancer United, and openFn are hiring the most head of fundraisings right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles are spread across hospitals, universities, and large advocacy nonprofits.
How many head of fundraising jobs are remote?
About 78% of head of fundraising openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by organization size and mission type. Roles focused on planned giving and grant writing tend to allow the most location flexibility, while positions requiring regular board presence or donor cultivation events are more often in-person.
How do you become a head of fundraising?
Most heads of fundraising move up through frontline development roles such as major gifts officer or development director before stepping into a leadership position. Building a verifiable record of closing gifts, managing a team, and contributing to a strategic plan is more important than a specific degree. Earning a Certified Fund Raising Executive credential signals professional commitment and is valued by many hiring organizations.
Can you get a head of fundraising job with little experience?
Getting hired directly into a head of fundraising role with limited experience is difficult because most employers expect at least several years of frontline major gifts or campaign experience. The most practical path is to take on a development manager or associate director title that includes direct donor cultivation, then build a portfolio of closed gifts and team leadership before applying to head-level postings.
What does the head of fundraising interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR or the chief executive, followed by a panel interview with the development committee, board members, or senior staff. Finalists are often asked to present a fundraising plan or walk through a past campaign in detail. References from previous donors or board chairs carry significant weight at this level, so prepare your reference list carefully.
Where can I find and apply to head of fundraising jobs?
You can find and apply to head of fundraising jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and interests, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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