Director, Global Advancement, Europe

Luis Barreiro Lab Inc

Chicago, IL, United States
Base: $127,500.00 - $150,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
On-site
Develop and execute regional strategy
Manage portfolio of high-net-worth individuals
Build fundraising pipeline
Develops and executes a comprehensive regional engagement and major gifts strategy for Europe aligned with University fundraising priorities and campaign objectives

Job Summary

  • Develops and executes a comprehensive regional engagement and major gifts strategy for Europe aligned with University fundraising priorities and campaign objectives.
  • Manages a personal portfolio of 70+ high-net-worth individuals and families with capacity of $100K+, with a focus on prospects capable of $1M+ gifts.
  • Serves as Advancement’s primary regional expert for Europe, advising senior development colleagues, Deans, Officers, and academic leaders on strategy, engagement opportunities, and relationship management.

Matching Summary

Develops and executes a comprehensive regional engagement and major gifts strategy for Europe aligned with University fundraising priorities and campaign objectives.

Salary

Base: $127,500.00 - $150,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and execute regional strategy
  • Manage portfolio of high-net-worth individuals
  • Build fundraising pipeline
  • Lead prospect identification
  • Cultivate and steward relationships
  • Advise senior development colleagues
  • Partner with university leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Knowledge of international fundraising
  • Familiarity with European cultures
  • Global sophistication
  • Intellectual curiosity

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum seven years of professional experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales or similar
  • Minimum three years of soliciting and closing major gifts experience
  • Minimum two years developing and monitoring budgets

Work Rights

Not specified

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