Associate Director, Major Gifts, East Coast
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GENERAL SUMMARY:The Associate Director, Major Gifts at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business implements comprehensive fundraising strategies to raise major gifts in the East Coast region in support of the mission and priorities of the school. The Associate Director identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of current and potential donors with the capacity to make gifts in excess of $100,000.The Associate Director travels regularly within assigned regions to meet with prospects and donors. They plan and organize select cultivation events for small groups of high-level donors. The Associate Director works effectively and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to achieve development goals and objectives.This position is based in New York City and may require approximately 25% travel.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects. Develops strong relationships to build connections with and support for the school.Meets or exceeds activity goals for prospect qualifications, solicitations, and funds raised.Annually closes gifts in excess of $100,000.Coordinates with campus partners in fundraising and non-fundraising areas. Plays a consultative role in helping university colleagues plan and execute prospect strategies.In conjunction with Chicago Booth's advancement donor relations team, creates and administers stewardship plans.In conjunction with Chicago Booth's advancement events team, plans, organizes, and attends cultivation events and functions.Partners with Chicago Booth research and prospect management to identify additional prospects.Collaborates with Chicago Booth departments and teams (Annual Fund, Alumni Engagement, Research and Learning Centers, and Career Services) on donor and prospect cultivation activities.Participates in regular strategy meetings and helps sustain a comprehensive NY regional plan.Other responsibilities as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.Minimum three years of front-line development or sales and marketing experience required.A background related to business or professional school education is preferred.Proven record of accomplishment in devising cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe (including photoshop), Outlook, Cvent, Sitecore, Marketo (or similar email platform) database programs required.Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the university as well as technology tools, including Phoenix, the university's alumni and donor database of record, and a Microsoft Windows computer environment.Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work, and multi-task across many assignments; think both strategically and logically, with the ability to function effectively under tight deadlines and high workload required. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information, please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Academic job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-###-#### or email with their request. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-###-#### or email with their request.#J-18808-Ljbffr