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- Establish and work with vendors and internal support through TCS Communications and System
- Conduct annual fund campaigns utilizing existing RENXT data
- Work with University Deans, Institute and Center leadership to execute segmented donor
- With the support of student workers, execute internal employee campaigns
- Establish and steward relationships with a wide range of current and potential donors locally,
- Leverage alumni events to grow donor engagement
- Maintain regular contact with donors via direct meetings, electronic newsletters, email blasts,
- Leverage internal University and external community events to expand and strengthen donor
- Develop new corporate partnerships and funding opportunities by organizing and implementing
- Build relationships with corporate foundations for underwriting of events
- Direct and support grant writers in the drafting of solicitations and grants for budget relief and
- Ensure accurate and complete database records - capture contact, key biographical and
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and prepare comprehensive reports for the President's
- Ability to identify barriers to success and propose alternatives processes and approaches to
- Provide budgeting direction, monitoring and vendor selection within budget parameters
- All other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Major Gifts and the Vice President of
- Ability to work with, supervise, and lead the activities of student workers and matrix projects
- Bachelor's degree required. Graduate degree preferred;
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) preferred.
- Prior fundraising/customer service experience preferred.
- Experience with RENXT and advancement research databases such as Instrumentl and iWave
Associate Director of Donor and Corporate Relations - Chicago, United States - InsideHigherEd
Description
Job Description:
Position Description:
The Chicago School's Associate Director of Donor and Corporate Relations is a dynamic professional with
a hybrid position with on-the-ground responsibilities primarily in Chicago.
The Associate Director of Donor and Corporate Relations reports to the Director of Major Gifts and is
charged with building and strengthening donor and corporate connections and engagement. To achieve
these goals, this position will collaborate with faculty members and colleagues across the University to
identify, cultivate, solicit and steward giving; secure commitments from donors for direct program
support through annual fund and directed gifts; and assist with managing events and supporting the
department.
Responsibilities:
Promote annual fund and corporate engagement programs that support the University's strategic plan
for increased donor engagement, develop new support opportunities through direct and email
marketing programs, grassroots initiatives, and event attendance; thus building fundraising activities
and revenue opportunities within the Office of Institutional Advancement
Specific responsibilities include:
Advancement Programs:
Annual Fund, Donor Outreach and Alumni Relations
advertising, social media support and geotargeting of donor pools
Corporate Relations:
meetings and interactions (invitations to University events, joining tables at extended
Community events), etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Compensation & BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $$85,000 to $110,00 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.