Development Associate

Department
 

Booth Advancement: Major Gifts - East Coast

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary
 

The Development Associate supports and/or leads targeted projects in coordination with Chicago Booth Advancement team in the New York Regional Office (NYRO). Report to Director, Major and Principal Gifts, NY Region and collaborate with Senior Director and all gift officers in the NYRO to support the fundraising goals of the Booth Advancement Team.
The Development Associate provides information in response to specific requests, direct calls and other relevant information to appropriate individuals while using discretion and judgment with confidential information. Develop a network of professional contacts and provide advisory assistance to other Booth and University offices that seek it. The Development Associate is encouraged to initiate projects that will be beneficial to the NY Advancement team, and is expected to anticipate next steps and follow-up related to fundraising activity and active prospect management.

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementation of three-year regional strategic plan, planning and executing advancement-focused events, and collaborating with University colleagues and volunteers to advance the philanthropic and engagement goals of Chicago Booth. 
• Manages the operationalization and data governance of priorities for the Northeast region through the three-year regional strategic plan, partnering with New York-based gift officers to carry out the team's execution of these priorities.
• Leads the planning and execution of all New York-based advancement programming needs including deans and faculty events and the annual Economic Outlook dinner, serving as the primary liaison to the Alumni Relations events team; and other staff events as needed.
• Builds and maintains an inventory of New York-based advancement events as well as Major Gift virtual events and contributes to the strategic development of new events and programs.
• Manages event follow-up with attendees and identifies potential new prospects.
• Participates in prospect strategy development as it relates to prospect qualification, cultivation, stewardship, etc. and supports gift officers with effective prospect qualification, cultivation and stewardship tracking and outreach, as needed.
• Manages all Booth leadership visits, creating travel itineraries and briefings for the deans, faculty and senior leaders when they travel to the New York, Boston, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. regions.
• 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.
• In collaboration with the Prospect Management team, maintains and shares relevant reports to assist gift officers with prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship activities; runs custom database reports upon request.
• Learns best practices for using our fundraising database to help track fundraising and active management results.
• Co-produces internal newsletter for the Chicago Booth Advancement team and the annual east coast newsletter with the Communications team.
• Manages and disseminates online and print content relevant to giving priorities.
• In conjunction with the Development Associates in San Francisco and Chicago, continues to build and manage a set of internal communications for the major gift and leadership giving teams partnering cross-functionally with Communications, Donor Relations, and the Centers teams.
• Assists with other advancement-focused projects as needed.
• Manages all administrative duties in the New York Regional Office.
• Has a moderate/solid understanding of fundraising operations for a school or department of the University. Identifies budget requirements and staffing needs on a project or event basis.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with donors and volunteers. Establishes and maintains donor records and accounts.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

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

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• A minimum one year of work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, or similar work.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• 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 required, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Smartsheets.

Preferred Competencies

• Interest in pursuing a career in development.
• A strong commitment to customer service, proven track record of problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects and relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and writing skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.
• Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write well.
• Learn and manipulate Booth databases.
• Work independently.

Working Conditions

• Travel to Chicago 2-3 times a year will be expected, and occasional travel to areas covered by the NY Regional Office may be required.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Alumni Relations & Development

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

Booth Advancement: Major Gifts - East Coast

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary
 

The Development Associate supports and/or leads targeted projects in coordination with Chicago Booth Advancement team in the New York Regional Office (NYRO). Report to Director, Major and Principal Gifts, NY Region and collaborate with Senior Director and all gift officers in the NYRO to support the fundraising goals of the Booth Advancement Team.
The Development Associate provides information in response to specific requests, direct calls and other relevant information to appropriate individuals while using discretion and judgment with confidential information. Develop a network of professional contacts and provide advisory assistance to other Booth and University offices that seek it. The Development Associate is encouraged to initiate projects that will be beneficial to the NY Advancement team, and is expected to anticipate next steps and follow-up related to fundraising activity and active prospect management.

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementation of three-year regional strategic plan, planning and executing advancement-focused events, and collaborating with University colleagues and volunteers to advance the philanthropic and engagement goals of Chicago Booth. 
• Manages the operationalization and data governance of priorities for the Northeast region through the three-year regional strategic plan, partnering with New York-based gift officers to carry out the team's execution of these priorities.
• Leads the planning and execution of all New York-based advancement programming needs including deans and faculty events and the annual Economic Outlook dinner, serving as the primary liaison to the Alumni Relations events team; and other staff events as needed.
• Builds and maintains an inventory of New York-based advancement events as well as Major Gift virtual events and contributes to the strategic development of new events and programs.
• Manages event follow-up with attendees and identifies potential new prospects.
• Participates in prospect strategy development as it relates to prospect qualification, cultivation, stewardship, etc. and supports gift officers with effective prospect qualification, cultivation and stewardship tracking and outreach, as needed.
• Manages all Booth leadership visits, creating travel itineraries and briefings for the deans, faculty and senior leaders when they travel to the New York, Boston, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. regions.
• 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.
• In collaboration with the Prospect Management team, maintains and shares relevant reports to assist gift officers with prospect identification, cultivation, and stewardship activities; runs custom database reports upon request.
• Learns best practices for using our fundraising database to help track fundraising and active management results.
• Co-produces internal newsletter for the Chicago Booth Advancement team and the annual east coast newsletter with the Communications team.
• Manages and disseminates online and print content relevant to giving priorities.
• In conjunction with the Development Associates in San Francisco and Chicago, continues to build and manage a set of internal communications for the major gift and leadership giving teams partnering cross-functionally with Communications, Donor Relations, and the Centers teams.
• Assists with other advancement-focused projects as needed.
• Manages all administrative duties in the New York Regional Office.
• Has a moderate/solid understanding of fundraising operations for a school or department of the University. Identifies budget requirements and staffing needs on a project or event basis.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with donors and volunteers. Establishes and maintains donor records and accounts.
• 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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• A minimum one year of work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, or similar work.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• 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 required, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Smartsheets.

Preferred Competencies

• Interest in pursuing a career in development.
• A strong commitment to customer service, proven track record of problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects and relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and writing skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.
• Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write well.
• Learn and manipulate Booth databases.
• Work independently.

Working Conditions

• Travel to Chicago 2-3 times a year will be expected, and occasional travel to areas covered by the NY Regional Office may be required.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Alumni Relations & Development

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.