at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Job ID50461
LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: Alumni Relations & Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/15
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:
Senior management and fundraising position within Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) reporting to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives. Responsible for solicitation of independent and community foundations for Northwestern University. This senior position plays an integral role in conceiving, planning, and implementing the University's strategies for foundation prospects, including solicitations by faculty and senior administration.Manages a team of front-line organizational fundraising officers. Devises and executes plans to qualify, cultivate, steward and solicit organizational donors. Partners with senior ARD staff, deans and faculty to coordinate efforts and interfaces with campus leaders to develop philanthropic and fundraising strategies and prepares them for prospect meetings and solicitations
Specific Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
Gathers data, assesses leads, and develops strategies designed to realize the engagement potential of organization prospects
Maintains consistent and appropriate contact
Facilitates or develops proposals and ensures effective stewardship.
Plans long-term engagement strategies for top foundation partners and priority needs at the University.
Collaboration
Involves high level of collaboration with Alumni Relations and Development partners and substantial level of collaboration with partners across the University, particularly in the Office for Research, to identify and integrate resources to accomplish strategic goals and objectives.
Plays a lead role in working with the President, Provost, deans, department chairs, and faculty in conceptualizing, evaluating, editing, and writing proposals to foundations.
Prospects & Gifts
Identifies and solicits high-profile, and/or extremely complex major gifts and grants of $250k+ by managing a team pool of 200+ organizational prospects annually.
Oversees the preparation of leadership briefings on key prospects and creation of descriptions of suggested funding opportunities that will lead to compelling proposals.
Staffs University leaders on foundation business.
Oversees continuous research, development and up-to-date knowledge on prospects, and works with other areas to coordinate contacts.
Maintains stewardship and reporting systems that serve as an effective prologue for subsequent grants.
Events
Arranges visits of leading foundation representatives to Northwestern; coordinates site visits involving lead administrators, faculty, and students; staffs these visits.
Follows-up on visits to secure funding for proposed projects.
Administration
Senior officer responsible for managing the University's portfolio of private professional foundations.
Manages senior fundraisers, provides leadership, determines and evaluates individual goals, develops and implements training and mentoring, and assigns and monitors coverage of primary areas of focus ensuring that goals and
Works with and review proposal and award reports from the Office of Sponsored Research, to ensure all foundation funding is reported correctly.
Reviews and ensures timely and correct project/prospect status reports.
Budget
Strategically manages a department budget ensuring to minimize expenses while maximizing return.
Supervisory
Supervises 2 or more staff.
Provides training to staff within or outside of... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
