Associate Director of Development, College of Law

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
The Highlights: The Associate Director of Development (DOD) is responsible for identifying, qualifiying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and planned gift prospects and donors for DePaul University's College of Law.

What You'll Do:

  • Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift ($50,000+) prospects for the College of Law. Develop customized strategies to deepen prospect relationships with the College of Law and DePaul. Partner with senior leaders and key constituencies (Deans, faculty, senior leadership, students, etc.) in cultivation/solicitation/stewardship process, as necessary. 
  • Travel to Chicagoland and key markets outside of the Chicago region to visit with alumni and friends. Attend key College of Law and DePaul University events, programs, and meetings.
  • Work with the Executive Director of Development and Dean of the College to design and execute a fundraising plan focused on securing annual and long-term philanthropic support from alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, faculty, and staff. Assist the Associate Vice President or Development, the Executive Director of Development, or the Dean in special projects and initiatives.
  • Work with College of Law faculty on the management and strategy for one to two advisory councils. 
  • Work with members of the Leadership Annual Giving team to identify donors that should move to a major gift portfolio and help coordinate the transition of the relationship with the identified prospects. 
     
What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2-3 years experience as a professional fundraiser focused on cultivating and soliciting individual prospects or related client/relationship management experience. 
  • Background or experience working within legal education, a legal-focused non-profit organization, and/or the Chicago legal marketplace is preferred.
  • Experience with fundraising campaigns is preferred.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Ability to work without close supervision and to make appropriate decisions aligned with University policy.
  • Discretion and ability to interact with high-level donors and their families.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Very strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills (orally, written) and ability to present before a group
  • Willingness to learn and use our CRM database.
  • The ability to develop an innovative strategic approach to fundraising.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel.
  • Maintain a polished, professional demeanor.
  • Position requires some travel and occasional evening and weekend work for events and donor meetings.

    Perks:
  • Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
  • Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
  • Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more
  • Full-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.


Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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