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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business · 3 months ago

Assistant Director, Leadership Giving

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $69K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is a prestigious institution known for its rigorous approach to business education. The Assistant Director, Leadership Giving will be responsible for identifying and soliciting major gift prospects, managing donor relationships, and executing fundraising strategies to support the Annual Fund.

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Responsibilities

Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospective donors who have the capacity to make financial commitments of $2,500 to $100,000 or more. Manages a portfolio of high-end annual donors and prospects

Plans and executes a target total of 125 visits per year and a commensurate number of Annual Fund solicitations

Qualifies new prospects and determines creative cultivation and solicitation strategies to further engagement of alumni to the school

Conducts a high level of outreach on an ongoing basis to prospects to secure digital, phone, and in-person meetings, with an emphasis on digital and phone as first points of contact

Plans and solicits a number of multi-year pledges as determined in concert with manager during annual goal setting

Based on qualification assessment, nominates prospects to move to major gift portfolios and works with major gift officers to transition prospects into working with major gift officers

Assists with events and attends evening and weekend functions as necessary

Learns and maintains an in-depth knowledge of Chicago Booth and University campaign priorities

Develops strong collaborative working relationships with Alumni Relations and Development colleagues across the University

Identifies and qualifies prospects by aiding in expanding the pool of potential donors and participating in outreach events. Manages a portfolio of prospective donors

Works with others to maximize prospective donor cultivation

Performs other related work as needed

Qualification

Fundraising principlesNonprofit managementAlumni relationsMicrosoft Office SuitePhoenix databaseVerbal skillsCustomer serviceWriting skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership qualitiesInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline

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Cover Letter (required)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher

At least two years of professional work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, sales or public relations

Demonstrated experience in planning and managing programs

Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Advancement, including Phoenix, the University's alumni and donor database of record

Proficient with Zoom

Proficient in a Microsoft Windows computer environment, with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Demonstrated success in soliciting and closing individual leadership gifts

Strong verbal and writing skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills

Strong commitment to customer service

Manage confidential information with discretion and tact

Strong leadership qualities, including the ability both to delegate and to execute, thereby leading by word and by example; work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting

An exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative; outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write well

Flexible and adaptable to new programs in an emerging and changing environment

Understanding of the University of Chicago, its history, organization and modus operandi