Assistant Director, Leadership Giving

The Assistant Director, Leadership Giving at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business will identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors who have the capacity to make financial commitments of $2,500 to $100,000 or more. The role will focus on leadership level Annual Fund prospects and develop major gift leads.

Requirements

• Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospective donors who have the capacity to make financial commitments of $2,500 to $100,000 or more
• Manages a portfolio of high-end annual donors and prospects
• Plans and executes a target total of 125 visits per year and a commensurate number of Annual Fund solicitations
• Qualifies new prospects and determines creative cultivation and solicitation strategies to further engagement of alumni to the school
• Conducts a high level of outreach on an ongoing basis to prospects to secure digital, phone, and in-person meetings, with an emphasis on digital and phone as first points of contact
• Plans and solicits a number of multi-year pledges as determined in concert with manager during annual goal setting
• Based on qualification assessment, nominates prospects to move to major gift portfolios and works with major gift officers to transition prospects into working with major gift officers
• Assists with events and attends evening and weekend functions as necessary
• Learns and maintains an in-depth knowledge of Chicago Booth and University campaign priorities
• Develops strong collaborative working relationships with Alumni Relations and Development colleagues across the University
• Identifies and qualifies prospects by aiding in expanding the pool of potential donors and participating in outreach events
• Manages a portfolio of prospective donors
• Works with others to maximize prospective donor cultivation
• Performs other related work as needed

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance