University of Chicago · 2 months ago
Laboratory Schools: Associate Director of Development for Advancement Services (Hybrid)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$62K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution, and the Laboratory Schools are seeking an Associate Director of Development for Advancement Services. This role is responsible for managing key functions that support fundraising, alumni engagement, and parent relations operations, including prospect management, data integrity, and gift processing.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Analytics and Data Integrity: maintains, extracts, reports, and analyzes constituent data, fundraising progress data, and future campaign data. Liaise with Lab Schools and University technology teams for related data management and technology projects
Prospect Management and Prospect Research: Oversees the research and analysis, pipeline development, portfolio reviews and goal-setting, and works with gift officers to track strategies for moving gift discussions forward. Prepares Prospect Research profiles as requested
Gift Processing and Donor Relations: Oversee the managing of gift acknowledgements, creating all stewardship reporting data for donor groups and individuals. The Associate Director will work with the Lab Schools’ Development Associate for Stewardship and Communications to ensure stewardship events are targeted and successful
Alumni Engagement and Parent Relations: Supports the alumni engagement and parent relations functions via constituent list pulls and strategic consultation. Attends and supports Lab ARD events as requested
Assists the Director of Development and Director of Alumni Relations & Development in facilitating effective decision-making
Provides oversight and guidance to projects of high importance as assigned
Prepares fundraising progress and cash flow reports and analysis for use by the Lab Schools’ Finance Office, and leadership team to measure fundraising success. Produces stewardship reporting and programs. Monitors the integrity of the alumni database
Prepares annual expenditure budget. Allocates funds to programs and monitors Advancement Services expenditures to ensure compliance with Lab Schools and University policies
Prepares annual development reports assessing progress toward achievement of goals. Analyzes and evaluates information to identify trends and patterns, evaluates strategies and makes recommendations
Responsible for event attendee data being properly uploaded to CRM
Works with Lab Finance to ensure that donations and registration fees are properly allocated to correct funds
Identifies, cultivates and solicits major prospects. Designs strategies for cultivating participation
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
Qualification
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
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Three Professional References Contact Information (required)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience with fundraising databases and reporting tools such as Blackbaud products or Salesforce
Demonstrated track record of organizing and supporting fundraising activities
Proven ability to successfully manage a complex network of services
Exceptional communication skills including verbal, written, and presentational
Proven ability to analyze processes and plan improvement initiatives
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
Work on own initiative, develop rapport, and work well with others
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately under strict deadlines
Effectiveness; smoothness and coordination of the advancement services functions
Efficiency with time and money spent
Meeting and exceeding department revenue goals
Benefits
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Company
University of Chicago
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