David Chused

About David Chused

Charitable gift (planned giving) and 501(c)(3) tax attorney with strong analytical, strategic, communication and interpersonal skills and expertise, shaped by seventeen years as legal counsel overseeing all resource development and tax related matters for a leading research university, and prior major law firm practice. • Recognized as a trusted and insightful counselor who brings technical and practical insight and experience to bear in addressing immediate and long-term challenges. • Goal focused and resolution directed negotiator skilled at clearly memorializing complex issues and shared understandings. • Consensus builder who facilitates a working sdialogue among varied constituencies. • Primary draftsperson of policies and procedures designed to improve efficiencies and ensure regulatory compliance. • Advisor who routinely counsels senior leadership and major philanthropists. • Educator who empowers colleagues with the practical understanding and tools necessary to most effectively perform their duties.

Experience

1. Assistant VP for Advancement Initiatives and Strategic Philanthropic Advisor

   Brandeis University

   Jan 2018 — Present · Waltham, MA

   Counsel and work closely with the Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement and the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration in connection with the development and execution of all phases of the University’s advancement program, with particular emphasis on the strategic, legal and technical aspects of its fundraising efforts. Coordinate with the senior leadership and the advancement team to evaluate and assess particular fundraising strategies and vehicles as they relate to individual donors, corporations and foundations, in order to ensure that both the donor’s and the University’s goals are achieved.

Education

• Boston University

  LLM

  1984 — 1985

• Albany Law School of Union University

  JD

  1980 — 1983

• Union College

  BA

  1976 — 1980