Hybrid Director of Development chez UChicago

Department

Harris School Alumni Relations and Development

About the Department

Why policy? For a better world. Why Harris Public Policy? Because when it comes to better policymaking, evidence matters. We work at the frontiers of data collection and analysis, using the latest technology and social science methods to design policies that work for society. We conduct rigorous inquiry in an environment of innovation and risk taking, fearlessly questioning the status quo. We collaborate across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, adopting new methodologies to drive better solutions. We engage with our city, our world, and our leaders every day to evaluate and test our ideas. And we lead with our passion for driving social change, knowing that passion alone does not equal impact. With passion and precision, we figure out what’s best for society—and get it done. This is Harris Public Policy: Social impact, down to a science.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) and working closely with the Dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, the Director of Development will play a key leadership role within the Harris ARD team. The Director will manage a team of professionals overseeing leadership annual giving, reunion programming, donor relations, and stewardship. The Director will work closely with the Director of Alumni Relations to establish a holistic strategy in alignment with developing the philanthropic pipeline.

Support the Associate Dean of Alumni Relations and Development in establishing long-range goals and objectives for development programs and activities that reflect the priorities of Harris, as described by the Dean. This position will have direct responsibility for fundraising and leadership engagement and oversee all aspects of the Harris School’s stewardship, annual fund, and reunion volunteer management.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a portfolio of 100+ gift prospects.
• Engage and solicit donors for support at all giving levels.
• Individually, and in-collaboration with Senior leadership, solicit ten $100,000+ gifts each fiscal year.
• Utilize University resources effectively to creatively partner with other units on campus.
• Create a strategy and vision to engage and solicit our international alumni community.
• Manage and provide a vision for the giving society at the Harris School – the Harris Society – developing a multi-faceted marketing strategy focused both on donor stewardship and new donor acquisition.
• Help direct strategy and oversee the recruitment and management of alumni reunion committees.
• Oversee the management and vision of all Giving Day, Giving Tuesday, and direct mail calendar and communications.
• Oversee all the coordination of the Dean’s interaction with current and prospective donors for engagement, solicitation, and stewardship purposes.
• Manage the print and digital communication materials for current and prospective donors.
• Direct gift and acknowledgement processing, reporting, and data analysis of donor and dollar annual performance.
• Establishes fundraising goals and priorities based on department objectives, designs strategies to meet those goals, and monitors progress against goals. Manages a portfolio of current and potential donors.
• Identifies, analyzes, and qualifies donor interest to maximize giving. Assists with overall planning efforts for the University's most important prospects. Works independently to develop communication strategies for projects, including publications and public presentations.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

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

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications ​​

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of seven years of experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales, or similar professional work experience.
• Experience working with database management.
• Proven experience in leading a project.
• Experience leading a team or developing and coaching staff.
• Familiarity with fundraising strategies within higher education.

Preferred Competencies

• Acute attention to detail and follow-up, excellent organizational skills, and a track record of personal initiative.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse individuals in a team setting.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority requests simultaneously.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach to all interactions.
• Willingness and ability to travel once a month and work some evenings and weekends.
• Exceptional work ethic and can-do attitude.

Application Documents

• Cover Letter (required)
• Resume (required)

Job Family

Alumni Relations & Development

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$127,500.00 - $150,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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