Rime Sun

Rime Sun

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Innovative Higher Ed Fundraiser | International Giving Strategist | Cross-Cultural Collaborator

  • Education

    • Middlebury College

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor’s Degree Econmics and Japanese
    • Keio University

      2001 - 2002
      Study Abroad Japanese Language and Literature
    • Columbia University

      2007 - 2012
      Master’s Degree East Asian Studies
  • Experience

    • American Planning Association

      May 2003 - Oct 2003
      Project Coordinator
    • New York Mutual Trading, Inc.

      Oct 2003 - Apr 2010
      Marketing Specialist
    • New York University

      Jul 2011 - now

      • Work hand-in-hand with the Vice Chancellor of NYU Shanghai on a daily basis, playing a pivotal role in aligning philanthropic interests with institutional goals.• Led the execution of NYU Shanghai's inaugural campaign for the school’s 10th anniversary, raising over $24 million during the peak of the pandemic, surpassing the $20 million goal.• Personally secured over $100 million in major gifts over a decade, fortifying the university's financial foundation for transformative projects.• Directly support NYU presidents during their visits to China, orchestrating high-stakes meetings with major donors and VIPs, seamlessly bridging international borders to foster strategic partnerships.• Foster cross-school partnerships that consistently raised 7-figure gifts to advance shared university missions.• Manage a diverse 8-member team, achieving $10 million annual contributions and overseeing the entire advancement spectrum.• Oversee departmental budget, maintaining a lean operation with a fundraising expense ratio as low as 7%. Show less

      • Director of Development

        Sept 2013 - now
      • Major Gift Officer

        Jul 2011 - Sept 2013
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CASE Summer Institute in Educational Fundraising

      Council for Advancement and Support of Education
      Jul 2011