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Northwestern University · 1 week ago

Director of Development, Bienen School of Music

Evanston, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $148K/yr

8+ years exp

Northwestern University is seeking a Director of Development for the Bienen School of Music, who will manage overall fundraising efforts. The role involves collaborating with various teams and stakeholders to develop fundraising strategies, cultivate donor relationships, and oversee development operations.

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Responsibilities

Creates & leads a coordinated program of fundraising activities designed to increase the number and level of major &/or principal gifts donors

Builds and cultivates deep relationships with current and prospective donors and develops long-term strategies to deepen engagement and philanthropic support

Develops & executes strategies to involve campus leaders, alumni, friends, & volunteers to identify and cultivate new individual, corporate, institutional &/or foundation prospects

Serves as member of the Dean’s Senior Leadership team, providing guidance on issues relating to the school and fundraising

Reviews & proposes strategic alliances, joint ventures & key collaborations with department and other University partners to identify opportunities to integrate the school’s strategic fundraising priorities into the University’s strategic plan goals

Works closely with the Bienen School Dean to identify and solicit high-profile, &/or extremely complex major gifts of $100,000+ prospects annually

Oversees continuous research, development & up-to-date knowledge on prospects & works with other areas to coordinate contacts

Provides support for volunteer board and partners with board members on cultivation and engagement events and activities

Oversees development and management of events and programs designed to expand constituent and participation

Reviews and approves event plans and summaries ensuring that overall goals and objectives are attained

Works directly with high-level volunteers and donors to ensure that event objectives are met

Oversees administration of school development operations

Ensures compliance with prospect management guidelines for tracking & maintenance of contact & progress reporting

Coordinates appointments and prepares materials used by senior management, Board & volunteers for meetings, visits, events or phone calls made to high-profile prospects

Oversees administrative support management to ensure effective team success and daily operations

Strategically manages a department budget ensuring to minimize expenses while maximizing return

Jointly supervises a program assistant

Leads, coaches and evaluates performance of direct reports

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesDonor relationship managementStrategic planningTeam leadershipCommunicationAnalytical thinkingComplex problem solvingVolunteer engagementEvent managementCollaboration

Required

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience

8 years development, marketing, sales or the equivalent experience is required

Team leadership; analytical thinking, complex problem solving and planning; global/organizational perspective; ability to work in fast-paced environment; comfortable with change and associated ambiguity

Preferred

Experience with fundraising in a performing arts organization or school

Experience staffing organizational leadership

Proven success in gift closure at the six-and seven-figure level

Excellent communications skills, coupled with strong writing and presentation skills, as well as the ability to present before a group

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment

Discretion and an ability to interact with high-level donors

Experience working with volunteers and volunteer boards

Demonstrated leadership ability to develop strategic plans, implement programs, organize, initiate, and motivate

Benefits

Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care

Employee career development in all circumstances

Variety of tools and resources for professional growth and development

Company

Northwestern University

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Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.

Founded in 1851

Evanston, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees