Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving
University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 4, 2026
63750 - 75000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving will play a crucial role in advancing the College’s fundraising goals by managing strategic outreach aimed at securing philanthropic support from alumni around the country. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a track record of successful fundraising, and the ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with donors.
Requirements
- Plans and implements a coordinated fundraising strategy for College alumni and leadership gift prospects.
- Manages a portfolio to achieve annual goals of 110 prospect visits, 75 solicitations ($1M in total asks), 45 proposals submitted, $350K raised, and 20 new prospect qualifications.
- Develops and executes short- and long-term cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for donors capable of making gifts between $2,500–$100K over a four-to-five-year pledge period.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
