Major Gifts Development Assistant — Hybrid (Chicago)

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 33.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern University seeks a Development Assistant, Major Gifts to partner with five major gift officers and advance transformational philanthropy across Feinberg School of Medicine. The role supports strategic planning, donor relations, and operational execution of fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities span preparing briefing materials, coordinating complex stakeholder engagements, maintaining donor records in CRM systems, and producing communications, reports, and event logistics to

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or two years equivalent experience in development/fundraising.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce; familiarity with OnBase is preferred.
• Strong writing and proofreading abilities; attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate meetings, events, and communications.

Mansioni

• Coordinate donor communications, proposals, and acknowledgement letters.
• Support portfolio management for major gifts, including briefing materials and donor interactions.
• Prepare and track reports, budgets, and event logistics for fundraising activities.
• Maintain databases and documents, organize meetings, and manage travel and calendars for the team.
• Assist with outreach, direct communications, and materials produced for engagement with prospects and donors.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Independent self-starter

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or higher

Strumenti

Salesforce

OnBase

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern University seeks a Development Assistant, Major Gifts to partner with five major gift officers and advance transformational philanthropy across Feinberg School of Medicine. The role supports strategic planning, donor relations, and operational execution of fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities span preparing briefing materials, coordinating complex stakeholder engagements, maintaining donor records in CRM systems, and producing communications, reports, and event logistics to