Associate Director, Gift Agreements

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Serve as the University’s senior subject matter expert for complex charitable gift agreements, donor intent, and related compliance matters .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex charitable gift agreements and compliance matters, with a strong understanding of CASE and IRS guidelines. Proven ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and support fundraising efforts through effective communication and strategic decision-making.

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Complex Charitable Gift AgreementsCASE GuidelinesIRS GuidelinesDevelopment DatabasesDonor Intent Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Gift Agreement DraftingGift ProcessingPolicy InterpretationCompliance ManagementGrant Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentDecision-Making AbilitiesOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAdvancement ServicesFundraisingDonor Pledge AgreementsTax-Deductible Contributions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the University’s senior subject matter expert for complex charitable gift agreements, donor intent, and related compliance matters
Manage the review, interpretation, implementation, and administration of gift agreements
Advise Advancement Services, Development, and other UDAR leaders on complex gift agreements and charitable gift compliance matters
Serve as the escalation point for the gift agreements team and provide guidance on agreement drafts
Determine whether proposed agreement language is consistent with donor intent, NYU gift acceptance, naming and other policies, CASE and IRS guidelines
Collaborate with Development, Finance, Treasury, General Counsel, Sponsored Programs, Stewardship, and other University stakeholders
Resolve complex issues, identify provisions requiring revision, and ensure gift agreements are accurately executed and administered
Support NYU’s fundraising efforts for teaching, learning, research, student aid, faculty support, academic and research programs, and facilities and infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
5+ years experience in Development, Gift Processing, or Advancement Services, including relevant experience drafting, reviewing, or processing donor pledge agreements, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Comprehensive knowledge of CASE and IRS guidelines for qualifying and accepting tax-deductible contributions, specifically for higher education institutions
Experience interpreting and applying institutional gift administration policies and procedures
Working knowledge of grants and grant systems
Excellent judgement and decision-making abilities
Ability to interpret and evaluate policy and procedural requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to think strategically, make independent decisions and manage time effectively
Thorough knowledge of development databases

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Work-life integration
Equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring