David Cheng-Kai Yu

About David Cheng-Kai Yu

Thirty plus years of experience in progressively responsible fund-raising and management…

Experience

1. Senior Development Officer - Major Gifts

   Human Rights Campaign

   Feb 2022 — Present

   This position plays an important role in significantly growing an engagement strategy for the Greater New York, Western & Central New York, Greater Philadelphia and New England region while building, cultivating and managing a portfolio of major donor households and prospects, expanding the scope and scale of HRC’s philanthropic efforts, and helping formulate strategy and implementation of plans to achieve fundraising and outreach goals. Additional Responsibilities • Actively participate in the identification and qualification of new major gift and leadership gift prospects with an emphasis on identifying and cultivating prospects in the BIPOC community • Cultivating and growing a visible presence within the LGBTQ+ community and be seen as a part of the engaged donor community in the Philadelphia/New York/New England region. • Regularly attend and represent HRC at important events in the LGBTQ+, BIPOC and non-LGBTQ+ communities and build a robust network of donors and prospects. • Preparation and staffing of principal and other senior leaders at events and individual meetings, with a strong ability to represent HRC as needed. Achievements • Chair of the HRC Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Working Group, overseeing vision, innovative initiatives and events • Conceived, collaborated and produced several key BIPOC Community Outreach events including HRC’s first virtual National AAPI & Proud Summit