Careers at Yeshiva University

The Foundations and Grants Manager will be responsible for providing focused, professional, proactive, and logistical support to all aspects of the fundraising efforts at Cardozo School of Law. The position’s key role is to lead and implement a strategic development plan focused on fundraising through foundations and grants, with an emphasis on generating funds for Cardozo’s experiential clinical programming. This position will oversee the complete giving cycle of foundation relations: discovery, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, gift negotiation, and stewardship. With the goal of cultivating targeted funding opportunities through foundational gifts of $10,000 and above, this individual will serve as a key member of a dynamic team to help Cardozo reach its fundraising goals.

This employee will interface with the Dean of the Law School, board members, prospective and current donors, volunteers, students, alumni, foundation board members, parents of students, parents of alumni, faculty, deans, and all levels of administration.

Cardozo School of Law is currently in year four of a University-wide comprehensive campaign. The law school has raised over $40M towards its $50M goal in honor of the school’s 50th anniversary in 2026. The Office of Institutional Advancement spearheads this campaign, and this position will have an integral part of the final years of the campaign and its success.

• Responsible for planning, managing, and implementing activities that increase, diversify, and sustain foundational philanthropic support for Cardozo. Prioritize fundraising efforts through research on prospective foundations, draft LOIs and grant proposals, prepare materials for other fundraisers attending prospect meetings with foundations staff and the Dean of the Law School, and participate in strategy sessions to target and communicate with donors and organizations.
• Successfully meet fundraising goals by identifying and personally working with foundation prospects. Construct and manage a portfolio with the goal of $2 million in asks each fiscal year. Develop long-term relationships with these individuals and cultivate their philanthropic interest in Cardozo.
• Conduct a minimum of 50 (will increase to 100 in FY26) personal contacts annually to cultivate and solicit prospects and close gifts. Reach or surpass personal, annual fundraising goals created by the Associate Dean of IA.
• The Foundations and Grants Manager will also assist the Individual Giving and Stewardship Manager on stewardship activities for foundations, such as coordination of acknowledgment letters and impact reports. Responsibilities include writing and editing grant reports, faculty correspondence, and foundation research.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the department with foundations and foundation staff and as such, exercise independent judgment and discretion in handling issues directly or determining alternate actions.
• Will be in continual contact with foundations and constituents, whether it be following up on a gift, inviting a constituent to an event, addressing a question or problem, and participating in solicitations via phone calls and email.
• Actively maintain a current body of knowledge about Cardozo and its development priorities; develop a thorough understanding of the programs and aspirations of the law school.
• Work in a highly collaborative environment. Members of the Institutional Advancement team engage with nearly every department within the law school such as senior administrators, faculty members, the Office of Communications, the Office of Career Services, the Office of Student Affairs, and more.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-3 years of experience in development, foundation relations, or a related field, preferably in higher education

• Fluent in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word & PowerPoint) and comfortable willing to learn a new prospect management database
• Excellent writing, communication, organizational and time management skills
• Collaborative and enthusiastic team player
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with a dynamic team
• Must have the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner
• The capacity to clearly comprehend and communicate the School’s mission and ongoing initiatives
• Excellent judgment in determining the ability to make appropriate use of resources to further fundraising goals
• Evening/weekend work events and domestic travel

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.