Associate Director of Development, School of Professional Studies (Hybrid)

Department : Alumni Relations & Development

Salary / Grade : EXS / 9

Target hiring range for this position will be between $82,000-$88,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Job Summary :

As a member of a school / program team, engages in direct external prospect solicitation as well as significant internal project management, such as annual fund marketing efforts and alumni cultivation, engagement, and stewardship. Mostly local travel to solicit NU Leadership Circle gifts of $1,000 - $25,000 on an annual basis. Will interface with the dean, program directors, major gift officers, and faculty.

This position is a fundraiser for the School of Professional Studies.

Please note :

• Frequent travel (mostly local) is required.
• Time will be split between Alumni Relations and Development office in Evanston and SPS in Chicago.

Specific Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning

Collaboration

Prospects and Gifts

Volunteers

Events

Administration

Budget

Supervisory

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned .

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, And Any Other Certifications Or Clearances)

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities)

Preferred Qualifications (Education And Experience)

Benefits :

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