Associate Director, Major Gifts, Parent and Family Philanthropy

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Closes gifts in excess of $100,000, raising $3M-$5M annually. Meets or exceeds activity goals for prospect qualifications, solicitations, and funds raised. Qualifies and manages a portfolio of approximately 125-160 College parent prospects. Develops strong relationships to build connection with and support for the school. Recruits prospects to join the Dean's Parent and Family Council. Supports the College's Dean, faculty, and other school leadership in the cultivation and solicitation of prospects. Works closely with the Leadership Support team to ensure the Dean of the College is cultivating the best parent prospects. Represents the College's top fundraising priorities, in particular support for Financial Aid. Coordinates with campus partners in fundraising and non-fundraising areas. Plays a consultative role in helping University colleagues plan and execute prospect strategies. Attends evening and weekend functions, as necessary. Identifies, analyzes, and qualifies donor interest to maximize giving. Helps with overall planning efforts for the University's most important prospects. Works independently to develop communication strategies for projects, including publications and public presentations. Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions. Works with Senior Leadership, Officers and Deans to design strategic objectives and action steps that will lead to the successful realization of these projects. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree. Advanced degree. Experience: Minimum five years nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, research, communications, public relations, or similar work experience. Event, meeting, conference planning or similar professional work experience. Leading a project team or managing staff. Developing and monitoring budgets. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, including the University's donor relationship management system and the Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Competencies Manage confidential information with discretion and tact. Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting. Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail. Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively. Self-motivated and take initiative. Working Conditions This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence. Standard office environment. Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business. Work evenings and weekends as needed. This position is located in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter, addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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