Development Associate, Individual Giving, New York

University of Chicago•New York, NY

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Associate supports and leads targeted projects in coordination with Chicago Booth's Advancement Team in the New York Regional Office. This position provides administrative support for the New York Regional Office, collaborates with the Director, Major Gifts, East Coast and all Booth gift officers in the office, and supports the fundraising goals of Chicago Booth's Individual Giving Team. The Development Associate provides information in response to specific requests, directs calls and e-mails, and provides other relevant information to appropriate individuals while using discretion and judgment working with confidential information. The Development Associate will develop a network of professional contacts and provide assistance to other Booth and University offices that seek it. They will initiate projects that will be beneficial to the Individual Giving Team and will anticipate next steps and follow-up related to fundraising activity and active prospect management. It is required that they travel to Chicago 2-3 times a year.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Background in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, or similar work.
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn the internal workings of the University and the technology tools available to Chicago Booth staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficient in Salesforce and Smartsheet.
Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
Interest in pursuing a career in development.
A moderate understanding of fundraising operations for a school or department within a University.
A strong commitment to customer service, proven track record of problem-solving, and manage multiple projects and relationships.
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written skills, strong attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.
Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills are characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write well.
Learn and manipulate Booth databases.
Work independently.

Responsibilities

Assists with implementation of regional strategy, planning and executing advancement-focused events, and collaborates with University colleagues and volunteers to advance the fundraising and engagement goals of Chicago Booth.
Supports the planning and execution of New York based events and contributes to the strategic development of new events and programs; staff events as needed in New York. Manages event follow-up with attendees.
In conjunction with the two Chicago-based Individual Giving Team Development Associates, continues to build and manage a set of internal communications for the Major Gifts and Leadership Giving Teams partnering cross-functionally with the Communications, Donor Relations, Alumni Engagement, and Annual Fund Teams.
Participates in prospect strategy development as it relates to prospect qualification, cultivation and stewardship and supports gift officers with effective prospect qualification, cultivation, and stewardship tracking and outreach as needed.
In partnership with the Prospect Research team, supports the creation and preparation of research briefings to inform and equip senior leadership.
Serves as liaison to the PhD Alumni Steering Committee, partners with New York-based gift officers and events team to source speakers, handles logistics, and creates briefings for faculty speakers for 3-4 events per year.
Leads the drafting of informational and marketing materials for assigned programs with a moderate to high level of authority.
Assists in developing support materials for specific fundraising activities.
In collaboration with the Prospect Management Team, maintains and shares relevant reports to assist gift officers with prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship activities.
Establishes and maintains donor records and accounts.
Provides administrative and operational support in the New York Regional Office including maintaining communication with building management, registering guests, submitting work orders, and other tasks as needed, often partnering with the Chicago-based Operations Team.
Helps schedule and coordinate internal meetings across the Individual Giving team.
Assists with identification and resolution of event and program needs, including vendor selection and contract negotiation. Keeps track of all expenses, prepares reports on costs, using existing procedures to solve routine problems as they arise.
Compiles data to be used in event and program evaluation. Contributes to improvements by implementing ideas as they are identified, with general direction from others.
Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

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.

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