Associate Director, Regional Engagement & Strategy

The University of Chicago; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago in New York, NY, is seeking an Associate Director, Regional Strategic Programs to advance fundraising priorities in the East and West regions. This role partners with Regional Executive Directors and frontline fundraisers to design and execute high-touch donor engagement experiences and regional events that strengthen relationships and drive philanthropic growth.

You will coordinate engagement reports, briefing materials, and market plans while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in nonprofit development or alumni relations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement regional engagement activities to support fundraising and donor engagement.
• Coordinate regional market plans and donor events.
• Prepare briefing materials, itineraries, and talking points for meetings.
• Collaborate with Advancement partners to align with university priorities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Nonprofit management experience

Event planning

Project coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Phoenix donor CRM

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

The University of Chicago in New York, NY, is seeking an Associate Director, Regional Strategic Programs to advance fundraising priorities in the East and West regions. This role partners with Regional Executive Directors and frontline fundraisers to design and execute high-touch donor engagement experiences and regional events that strengthen relationships and drive philanthropic growth.

You will coordinate engagement reports, briefing materials, and market plans while collaborating with