Associate Director, Major Gifts

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA
Base: $80,750.00 - $95,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
5-7 years of development experience
Portfolio management of 100-120 prospects
Soliciting gifts $100k to $4.9m
The role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting alumni and friends with the capacity to make financial commitments ranging from $100,000 to $4.9 million

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting alumni and friends with the capacity to make financial commitments ranging from $100,000 to $4.9 million.
  • This position manages a portfolio of approximately 100-120 major gift prospects and aims to build a pipeline that yields up to 24 major gift solicitations annually.
  • The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs including health, retirement, and paid time off for eligible employees.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting alumni and friends with the capacity to make financial commitments ranging from $100,000 to $4.9 million.

Salary

Base: $80,750.00 - $95,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years of development experience
  • Portfolio management of 100-120 prospects
  • Soliciting gifts $100K to $4.9M
  • Building a pipeline yielding 24 solicitations
  • Hybrid work schedule with weekly office presence

Nice-to-have

  • Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to listen, speak, and write effectively
  • Self-motivated with strong initiative
  • Experience in nonprofit management or alumni relations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum five years professional work experience
  • Not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or permanent resident status (not eligible for sponsorship)

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