at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50487
Department: Alumni Relations & Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/10
About Alumni Relations and Development
Alumni Relations and Development appreciates that the collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, and self-expression is crucial for our success. We strongly invite candidates of all backgrounds to apply and to participate fully and authentically in our workplace.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet 100% of the preferred qualifications.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Alumni Relations and Development is committed to genuine inclusion. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Elizabeth Frisch at efrisch@northwestern.edu. Consistent with its obligations under the law, Northwestern will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Job Summary:
The Associate Director, McCormick School of Engineering is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift support from a prospect pool of alumni, friends, and family members. The Associate Director will build a balanced portfolio of prospects through face-to-face visits, making solicitations that align with prospects’ interests and financial capacity, and stewarding current donors.
This role interfaces with colleagues from the McCormick School of Engineering including deans, faculty, staff, program directors, and other University leaders to prepare them for prospect meetings and support their alumni engagement activities.
This position also collaborates with colleagues from teams across Alumni Relations and Development (e.g. leadership and annual giving, reunions, donor relations, marketing and communications, planned giving).
For full consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.
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