The University of Chicago Booth School of Business · 2 months ago
Development Associate, Individual Giving, New York
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $73K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business is a prestigious institution known for its influential business education. The Development Associate will support the Individual Giving Team by managing projects, providing administrative support, and contributing to fundraising efforts in the New York Regional Office.
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Responsibilities
Assists with implementation of regional strategy, planning and executing advancement-focused events, and collaborates with University colleagues and volunteers to advance the fundraising and engagement goals of Chicago Booth
Supports the planning and execution of New York based events and contributes to the strategic development of new events and programs; staff events as needed in New York. Manages event follow-up with attendees
In conjunction with the two Chicago-based Individual Giving Team Development Associates, continues to build and manage a set of internal communications for the Major Gifts and Leadership Giving Teams partnering cross-functionally with the Communications, Donor Relations, Alumni Engagement, and Annual Fund Teams
Participates in prospect strategy development as it relates to prospect qualification, cultivation and stewardship and supports gift officers with effective prospect qualification, cultivation, and stewardship tracking and outreach as needed
In partnership with the Prospect Research team, supports the creation and preparation of research briefings to inform and equip senior leadership
Serves as liaison to the PhD Alumni Steering Committee, partners with New York-based gift officers and events team to source speakers, handles logistics, and creates briefings for faculty speakers for 3-4 events per year
Leads the drafting of informational and marketing materials for assigned programs with a moderate to high level of authority
Assists in developing support materials for specific fundraising activities
In collaboration with the Prospect Management Team, maintains and shares relevant reports to assist gift officers with prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship activities
Establishes and maintains donor records and accounts
Provides administrative and operational support in the New York Regional Office including maintaining communication with building management, registering guests, submitting work orders, and other tasks as needed, often partnering with the Chicago-based Operations Team
Helps schedule and coordinate internal meetings across the Individual Giving team
Assists with identification and resolution of event and program needs, including vendor selection and contract negotiation. Keeps track of all expenses, prepares reports on costs, using existing procedures to solve routine problems as they arise
Compiles data to be used in event and program evaluation. Contributes to improvements by implementing ideas as they are identified, with general direction from others
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 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Background in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, or similar work
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn the internal workings of the University and the technology tools available to Chicago Booth staff
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in Salesforce and Smartsheet
Manage confidential information with discretion and tact
Interest in pursuing a career in development
A moderate understanding of fundraising operations for a school or department within a University
A strong commitment to customer service, proven track record of problem-solving, and manage multiple projects and relationships
Excellent analytical skills
Strong verbal and written skills, strong attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills
Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills are characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write well
Learn and manipulate Booth databases
Work independently
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time off
Company
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business provides full-time MBA courses. It is a sub-organization of University of Chicago.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
Charles M. HarperTandean Rustandy
2019-11-14Grant· $10M
2017-10-25Grant· $5M
2017-05-22Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Will Colegrove
Director, Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Program, Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation
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