Leadership Giving - Associate Director, Donor Strategy

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston is seeking an Associate Director, Leadership Giving Officer to lead a robust solicitation program targeting 400–500 prospects, focusing on gifts at $10,000–$25,000 and including renewals, upgrades and reactivations. The role warms the donor pipeline for Major Gifts.

The position offers a hybrid work model with occasional travel, and includes professional development through Plus Delta’s Frontline Fundraising discipline.

Qualifications

• 4 years development, marketing, sales or the equivalent experience is required.
• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Ability to build, cultivate, and sustain relationships with donors, volunteers, alumni, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and execute a robust solicitation plan among 400-500 prospects.
• Personally solicit gifts and manage donor relationships.
• Develop and implement engagement plans and multi-channel cultivation.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers.
• Plan and execute stewardship and gift renewals/upgrades/reactivations.
• Maintain documentation and inputs in the donor database; monitor program metrics.

Skills

Relationship management

Fundraising skills

Portfolio management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Northwestern University in Evanston is seeking an Associate Director, Leadership Giving Officer to lead a robust solicitation program targeting 400–500 prospects, focusing on gifts at $10,000–$25,000 and including renewals, upgrades and reactivations. The role warms the donor pipeline for Major Gifts.

The position offers a hybrid work model with occasional travel, and includes professional development through Plus Delta’s Frontline Fundraising discipline.