Associate Director of Event Planning and Donor Development Programs

About the Department

Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) engages alumni (~220k), current students, parents and friends of the University through intellectual, professional and social activities on campus, around the world and online. ARD raises $600 Million annually to support faculty and researchers, practitioners and patients, and students and programs across the University. Our work supports priorities in every division, school, department, and institute.

A central component of Alumni Relations and Development, the Division of the Humanities Development enterprise is a team of three fundraising professionals who work collaboratively to secure annual, major, and principal gift support for divisional priorities and objectives, as set by the Dean, and foster increased engagement with the division. The team undertakes this work through in-person meetings, carefully curated cultivation and stewardship events, and other forms of donor engagement.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Development, Humanities provides professional support of assigned development activities with instruction from others. Executes fundraising projects, cultivation programs for prospective donors and for visiting committees. This role leads event planning for ARD Humanities.

Responsibilities
• Manages the team's stewardship program, including gathering data on fund usage, compiling data into written reports, and managing report deployment.
• Assists in the planning and execution of divisional events, including strategic engagement, cultivation, and stewardship events, as well as events involving volunteers.
• Coordinates annual giving activity, including direct appeal efforts across all giving channels (email, mail, phone), and develops compelling appeals and other direct response materials for donors and alumni.
• Manages a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors and prospects, renews their support annually, and seeks to upgrade their support.
• Supports the Director and Associate Director by gathering information from divisional partners on events, stories, and other avenues for donor engagement.
• Analyzes and synthesizes data to prepare reports on program performance across all gift levels and identifies potential prospects.
• Analyzes and reflects on division projects and program performance to identify and quantify opportunities for improved outcomes and to build on successful activity.
• Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance, including building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.
• Has a moderate/high level of authority in drafting informational and marketing materials for review for assigned programs. Assists in developing support materials for specific fundraising activities.
• Plans somewhat complex activities of volunteer and support groups. Recruits members and provides guidance and support to leadership activities.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with donors and volunteers. Establishes and maintains donor records and accounts.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced degree.

Experience:
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales, or similar professional work experience.
• Background working with volunteers.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:
• 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 Alumni Relations and Development, including Griffin (the University's Donor Relationship Management System).
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows computer environment, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Preferred Competencies
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Self-motivated and take initiative.
• Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.

Working Conditions
• This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
• Standard office environment.
• Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
• This position is located in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court.

Application Documents
• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Pay Range

$5+,500.00 - $75,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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