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University of Chicago · 2 months ago

Director, Development, Becker Friedman Institute

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $160K/yr

7+ years exp

The University of Chicago is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to research and education. They are seeking a Director for the Becker Friedman Institute who will lead fundraising efforts, develop strategic communication plans, and build relationships with donors to secure significant contributions for the Institute.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, Schools and Units, leads all activity related to seeking philanthropic support for the BFI. Staffs and serves as advisor to BFI’s leadership in developing fundraising plans and cases for support for Institute priorities, and effectively works with faculty and institutional leaders to advance priorities, execute advancement plans, and meet fundraising goals

Raises $5M-10M+ annually from individuals and organizations, and supports the Faculty Director in raising an aggregate $15M-$20M annually. Builds and manages a personal portfolio of 80-100 major and principal individual and organizational gift prospects, conducts 100+ visits per year, and manages and assists in 20-24 $100K+ solicitations per year

Develops cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans tailored to specific donors and prospects

Conceptualizes, prepares, and presents funding proposals and other materials necessary to solicit and close gifts, including those that require careful negotiations and complex strategies

Staffs and provides an elevated level of leadership and partnership to the BFI Director, and Executive Director

Staffs and meets regularly with faculty and program directors to develop a sophisticated, up-to-date understanding of institutional research, programs, and resource needs. Advises and involves academic leaders in fundraising strategies and development of fundraising opportunities consistent with BFI and University priorities

Monitors, analyzes and reports on overall results to internal and external constituencies

Works closely and collaboratively with gift officers University-wide (principal gifts, regional major gifts, gift planning, annual fund, foundation and corporate relations) to monitor and facilitate growth of the BFI prospect pool, and contributes to strategy and solicitation plans for multiple-interest prospects that incorporate BFI priorities

Investigates new fundraising ideas and builds consensus among stakeholders to advance those ideas with the most potential

Serves as the chief staff liaison to the BFI Council

Works closely with BFI and University development communications, donor relations and dedicated events to conceive, direct, monitor, and evaluate a comprehensive BFI fundraising communications and outreach plan for donor cultivation and recognition

Manages an annual budget

Assists in specific fundraising activity for other Provost priorities

Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance, including building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions

Works closely with Senior Leadership, Officers and Deans to design strategic objectives and action steps that will lead to the successful realization of these projects

May brief senior level administrators in preparation for contact with prospects

Performs other related work as needed

Qualification

Fundraising strategyMajor gifts solicitationBudget managementDonor relationship managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyProject managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationDecision-makingConfidentiality

Required

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

Raises $5M-10M+ annually from individuals and organizations, and supports the Faculty Director in raising an aggregate $15M-$20M annually

Builds and manages a personal portfolio of 80-100 major and principal individual and organizational gift prospects

Conducts 100+ visits per year, and manages and assists in 20-24 $100K+ solicitations per year

Develops cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans tailored to specific donors and prospects

Conceptualizes, prepares, and presents funding proposals and other materials necessary to solicit and close gifts

Staffs and provides an elevated level of leadership and partnership to the BFI Director, and Executive Director

Staffs and meets regularly with faculty and program directors to develop a sophisticated, up-to-date understanding of institutional research, programs, and resource needs

Monitors, analyzes and reports on overall results to internal and external constituencies

Works closely and collaboratively with gift officers University-wide to monitor and facilitate growth of the BFI prospect pool

Investigates new fundraising ideas and builds consensus among stakeholders to advance those ideas with the most potential

Serves as the chief staff liaison to the BFI Council

Manages an annual budget

Assists in specific fundraising activity for other Provost priorities

Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance

Works closely with Senior Leadership, Officers and Deans to design strategic objectives and action steps that will lead to the successful realization of these projects

May brief senior level administrators in preparation for contact with prospects

Performs other related work as needed

Preferred

Minimum four years of leading a project team or managing staff

Minimum three years of soliciting and closing major gifts experience

Minimum two years developing and monitoring budgets

Expertise managing complex prospects and donor pipeline

Background working closely and collaboratively with senior leadership, trustees, and board members

Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to Advancement

Proficient in a Microsoft Windows computer environment, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively

Demonstrated success of meeting or exceeding goals

Manage confidential information with discretion and tact

Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting

Demonstrated effective decision-making, while working autonomously and exercising good judgement

Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed organization and identify and utilize resources efficiently and effectively

Tactful exercise of judgment and discretion with sensitive and highly confidential information

An exceptional work ethic and record of personal initiative

Flexible and adaptable to latest programs in an emerging and changing environment

Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

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