Uchicago

Senior Associate Director, Prospect Management

Chicago, IL, USA · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$89k-$110kDetected 15 days ago

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About the role

The Senior Associate Director serves as a subject-matter expert on the prospect module of the alumni database, maintaining all prospect data including key solicitation information.

Leads, mentors, and develops prospect management staff, fostering a collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented team environment.
Drives innovation in portfolio development and pipeline strategy, including the integration of data-informed processes and behavioral insights.
Designs and leads regular portfolio and proposal pipeline reviews, partnering with frontline staff and leadership to evaluate performance, identify gaps, and adjust strategy as needed.
Ensures the team delivers actionable insights, best practices, and training that support individual fundraiser success and institutional fundraising capacity.
Promotes the use of technology, performance metrics, and strategic reporting to optimize portfolio and pipeline performance.
Builds strong relationships with gift officers, fundraising managers, and senior leadership to ensure alignment and shared ownership of fundraising strategy.
Develops, maintains, and updates information on new and existing major gift prospects, solving complex problems as they arise.
Performs other related work as needed.
Motivate, lead, set objectives for, and manage the performance of a team.

http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.
Proficiency with fundraising databases and reporting tools such as Ascend/Kindsight, Business Objects, or Tableau.
Proficiency with the Windows environment and standard MS Office suite.
Self-motivated and work well with and through others.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet short deadlines.
Knowledge of current trends in fundraising and alumni relations, including benchmarking and metrics.

$89,000.00 - $110,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Yes 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.
Under the guidance of the Senior Director, Prospect Development, Analytics, and Campaign Strategy advances the vision for portfolio optimization and pipeline health strategies across fundraising teams.
Manages aspects of prospect management operations, ensuring effective assignment processes, portfolio health, and timely progression of prospects through the institutional pipeline.
Maintains rigorous quality control processes to ensure data accuracy, policy adherence, and equity in prospect assignment and management.
Benefits Eligible

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