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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Drafts a variety of written materials, including detailed individual prospect briefings and endowed gift agreements, proposals in support of specific University initiatives and internal and external correspondence that conforms to the style and voice of the sender. 2. Coordinates research on individual donors and the history and status of gift commitments as needed by gift officers and other University officials. Ensures the accuracy of gift acknowledgments and all information communicated to donors and prospects. 3. Prepares reports on prospect pools summarizing giving, status, affiliation and other data points, as needed. 4. Assists in the coordination of special events, including dedications, donor recognition events and celebration of special initiatives to ensure timely and successful completion of the proceedings. 5. Designs and produces ad hoc reports based on data extracted from primary databases to support fund raising programs. 6. Oversees stewardship functions to ensure that donors receive ongoing communication regarding the benefits of their gifts to Yale. 7. Supports fundraising directors and gift officers in a range of additional activities related to the University's development effort, as needed. 8. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Capable of successfully managing projects and deadlines from multiple managers in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality of work product. Time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize work, initiate and complete tasks. Required Skill/ability 2: Strong project management skills to complete projects ranging from simple to complex. Ability to manage a high volume of information and organize it cohesively for a variety of audiences. Ability to suggest, initiate, and follow through with new ideas. Required Skill/ability 3: Exceptional oral and written communications skills, with special emphasis on advanced writing ability, editing, and proofreading. Proficiency in communicating appropriately with multiple constituencies. Demonstrated organizational and research capabilities, strong attention to detail. Required Skill/ability 4: Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Thorough understanding of internet browsers to carry out various tasks/projects, including baseline research. Understanding of large databases for data entry, query, and reporting. Comfort in learning new platforms. Required Skill/ability 5: Commitment to an inclusive workplace. Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.). Possesses a high level of professionalism, maturity, judgement, integrity, ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Development Coordinator 1 University Job Title: Program Coordinator, Office of the Vice President Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.