Leadership Annual Giving: Prospect Strategy Lead

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Chicago Medicine’s Medicine and Biological Sciences Development seeks an Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving to plan and execute the institution’s annual gift program, cultivating donors with capacity from $2,500 to $100K+. The role requires building and managing a portfolio of 200–300 prospects and achieving a $500K–$1.5M annual goal, coordinating strategies with MBSD staff.

You will leverage events, calls, and visits to secure gifts and begin a stewardship path

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in nonprofit/fundraising or related field
• Experience in soliciting and closing gifts of $2,500 or more
• Knowledge of donor relations, stewardship, and fundraising best practices
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Responsabilidades

• Identify, solicit, and steward donors capable of giving $2,500 to $100K+
• Build and manage a portfolio of 200–300 prospects with an annual fundraising goal of $500K–$1.5M
• Plan and execute a coordinated program of leadership gifts and stewardship activities
• Develop solicitation strategies and write compelling fundraising proposals
• Conduct approximately 150 prospect calls/visits and 75 solicitations
• Collaborate with MBSD staff and departments to increase leadership annual gift activity

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Discretion

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

The University of Chicago Medicine’s Medicine and Biological Sciences Development seeks an Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving to plan and execute the institution’s annual gift program, cultivating donors with capacity from $2,500 to $100K+. The role requires building and managing a portfolio of 200–300 prospects and achieving a $500K–$1.5M annual goal, coordinating strategies with MBSD staff.

You will leverage events, calls, and visits to secure gifts and begin a stewardship path