Associate Director, Major Gifts — Alumni Impact

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Advancement team seeks an Associate Director to plan and implement fundraising and engagement activities within a defined region. The role identifies, cultivates, and solicits alumni and friends capable of $100,000+ gifts and develops tailored engagement plans for a portfolio of prospects.

Travel throughout the region, including outside Illinois, is required. This position advances University fundraising goals for contributed income and builds relationships with alumni,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of nonprofit development or related fundraising experience.
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts.
• Experience managing a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate alumni and friends capable of $100K+ gifts.
• Develop engagement plans for a portfolio of assigned prospects.
• Manage a major gift portfolio (~100-120 prospects).
• Build a donor pipeline for up to 24 solicitations and $3M in gifts.
• Provide updates to leadership and collaborate across Advancement.

Skills

High net worth fundraising

Relationship management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Phoenix

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Chicago Advancement team seeks an Associate Director to plan and implement fundraising and engagement activities within a defined region. The role identifies, cultivates, and solicits alumni and friends capable of $100,000+ gifts and develops tailored engagement plans for a portfolio of prospects.

Travel throughout the region, including outside Illinois, is required. This position advances University fundraising goals for contributed income and builds relationships with alumni,