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Uchicago

Development Coordinator, Individual Giving

Chicago, IL · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$75kDetected 12 days ago
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About the role

  • Executes fundraising projects, cultivation programs for prospective donors and for visiting committees.

Responsibilities

  • The Development Coordinator performs complex and diverse responsibilities in support of Medicine & Biological Sciences Development (MBSD) fundraising teams.
  • Collaborates with colleagues to execute projects with a focus on increasing participation, revenue, and engagement from prospects, donors, volunteers, faculty, and other key constituents.
  • Coordinates logistics of meetings, events, and staff meetings as needed. Supports team on event planning and execution including working with vendors, collaborating with campus colleagues and volunteers. Works with fundraisers to advance giving strategies.
  • Composes and edits correspondence and other documents for delivery internally (e.g., MBSD, UCM) and externally (e.g., donor acknowledgements, correspondence for leaders and volunteers within the primary strategic constituencies).
  • Utilizes the fundraising database Phoenix to look up and maintain up to date and accurate information and to research information. They fulfill requests for queries/reports from Phoenix.
  • Collects/researches data to support or answer specific questions/topics related to development and volunteer management activity
  • drafts, proofreads, and creates reports and presentations for the team and the volunteers that they support
  • develops and implements team procedures and policies.
  • Plans somewhat complex activities of volunteer and support groups. Recruits members and provides guidance and support to leadership activities.
  • Has a moderate/high level of authority in drafting informational and marketing materials for review for assigned programs. Assists in developing support materials for specific fundraising activities.

Requirements

  • include a college or university degree in related field.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Experience with fundraising, contact management or other database software.
  • Experience working with volunteers.
  • Experience planning and executing events.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, to speak, and to write well.

Nice to have

  • Cover Letter (preferred)
  • Preferred Competencies

Skills

  • Strong verbal and writing skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.

Compensation

  • $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 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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  • Facilitates, organizes, and executes fundraising activities to ensure annual fundraising goals are met and future campaigns are successful.

Benefits

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
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