Senior Development Officer, PME

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Full time

Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) engages alumni, current students, parents, and friends of the University through various activities on campus, around the world, and online.

ARD raises funds annually to support faculty and researchers, practitioners and patients, and students and programs across the University.

The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) development team works collaboratively to secure gifts and grants from individuals and institutions to support PME priorities and objectives.

The team's goal is to increase philanthropic support through in-person meetings, cultivation and stewardship events, and other donor engagement.

The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of Development to develop and execute strategies that support engaging and growing the PME donor base.

This includes serving as a frontline gift officer, managing development communications, coordinating stewardship and donor relations, and leveraging programs and events to strengthen donor engagement.

The Associate Director provides leadership in the development department on various projects and areas of responsibility.

This position manages programs designed to meet University fundraising goals for contributed income.

The Associate Director will collaborate with the Director of Development, Prospect Management, and Prospect Research to identify and target key gaps in coverage among prospect segments.

The Associate Director will maintain an active and regular local travel schedule to meet with donors and prospective donors.

The Associate Director will assist in the planning and execution of strategic events and programs designed to advance relationships with prospects and donors.

The Associate Director will lead or contribute to development communications, including writing appeal letters and development talking points, briefings, and proposals.

The Associate Director will establish and maintain strong links between PME and ARD colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach to multi-interest prospects and donors.

The Associate Director will work with Assistant Director to identify and refine useful reporting from development CRM.

The Associate Director will seek opportunities for professional development to enhance job performance.

The Associate Director will have a deep understanding of fundraising operations for a school or department of the University.

The Associate Director will participate in the development of fundraising goals, policies, and short and long-term strategies.

The Associate Director will assess, analyze, and evaluate fundraising programs, specialized projects, or major events.

The Associate Director will prepare annual development reports assessing progress toward achievement of goals.

The Associate Director will help with overall planning efforts for the University's most important prospects.



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