Fundraising Program Coordinator, Writer and

Fundraising Program Coordinator, Writer and

Position Summary:
**UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply**

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Fundraising Program Coordinator - Writer and Stewardship reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement and Philanthropy.

The Writer and Stewardship Coordinator works in consultation with the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) to be responsible for all of the written communications required by the team. The incumbent will also be required to plan and implement a Stewardship program, aligned with other NYU Schools which seeks to retain NYUAD’s donors, updating them on the impact and outcomes of their donation and keeping them up to date with wider university initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**:







- Work with the wider DARO team to develop and roll out a standard suite of acknowledgement letters for all donors
- On an adhoc basis, write bespoke acknowledgement letters to thank donors for their gifts and partnerships
- Work closely with academics and faculty, establish a rolling program of developing and updating key Department and Institute proposals / cases for support, ensuring that these are regularly kept up to date
- Support Frontline Fundraisers with the writing of adhoc proposals to seek funding
- Where appropriate, manage external suppliers to support in the design of proposals / cases for support
- Manage the sign-off process for all communications, both within DARO and with the Vice Chancellor’s Office
- Review, edit and oversee the accuracy of other DARO team members for all important written communications
- Support the team in preparing, reviewing and editing briefing documents prepared for the Executive Director, Vice Chancellor and other Senior figures






- Manage DARO’s online presence to ensure all content is up to date and in line with local laws
- In consultation with colleagues in NYU New York and NYU Shanghai, develop, implement and manage a Stewardship program that serves to keep donors giving to NYUAD year after year
- Collaborate with the Events & Communications Coordinator to ensure stewardship needs are being met
- Develop a system for tracking and then undertake all stewardship activities, including prompting fundraisers and faculty for update reports, editing documents provided by faculty to ensure donor facing language and writing cover letters
- Ensure that information is updated and saved on the database






- Support other tasks as assigned by manager and the Executive Director to ensure effective operations of the wider DARO team

Qualifications:
**Required Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree

**Required Experience**:

- Minimum of two years writing / communications (or equivalent) experience
- Exceptional written and verbal English language skills, with the ability to write in different tones of voice depending on the audience
- The ability to work in Arabic language is a plus
- Exceptional time management, organizational and interpersonal skills with experience of working with and influencing senior staff members
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to edit others work
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends in support of the wider department is required






- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

**Preferred Experience**:

- UAE experience a plus
- Experience in higher education institutions highly regarded

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