Neuroscience Major Gifts Fundraising Assistant

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Development Assistant, Major Gifts to partner with five gift officers, supporting translational neuroscience fundraising through portfolio management, correspondence, and proposal materials.

This role manages donor records, coordinates events, and prepares briefing materials while handling administrative processes critical to the team; reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Team Neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or two years equivalent fundraising experience.
• Experience with CRM systems; Salesforce and OnBase preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with gift officers to plan portfolio priorities and track fundraising objectives.
• Prepare briefs and maintain donor interaction records in CRM and reporting tools.
• Coordinate events and manage administrative processes for the team.
• Assist with budget preparation, expense reports, and financial tracking.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization/time management

Event logistics

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Salesforce

OnBase

Job description

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Development Assistant, Major Gifts to partner with five gift officers, supporting translational neuroscience fundraising through portfolio management, correspondence, and proposal materials.

This role manages donor records, coordinates events, and prepares briefing materials while handling administrative processes critical to the team; reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Team Neuroscience.