Senior Donor Relations & Stewardship Lead

University of Chicago

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 74,000 - 84,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business seeks an Associate Director, Donor Relations to lead stewardship for Annual Fund donors in a hybrid Chicago-based role. You will develop multi-year strategies, manage newsletters, campaign reporting, and Dean’s Society touchpoints to ensure donors feel valued and informed about their impact.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in advancement or donor relations, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience with Salesforce or Marketo.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
5–7 years of related experience.
Experience in donor relations and stewardship.
Familiarity with fundraising databases such as Salesforce.
Knowledge of Marketo or similar marketing software.
Proficiency with Windows and MS Office.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes a multi-year stewardship program for Annual Fund donors, including recognition and impact reporting for Dean’s Society donors.
Manages stewardship projects (newsletters, reports, honor rolls, donor mailings) and events.
Expands email and mail communications (DRIP campaigns) and Dean’s Society offerings.
Collaborates with Booth Advancement and Leadership Annual Giving teams to ensure consistent messaging.
Creates stewardship materials and donor stories with Marketing/Communications.
Monitors effectiveness and recommends improvements based on analytics.