Associate Director, Major Gifts - Athletics

at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Opening Id: 51771

Department: Alumni Relations & Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/10
 

Please note: The target budgeted salary for this position is $88,000 - $90,000 annually. Offers will be based on candidate experience and education, as well as equity within Northwestern University.

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:

Identifies, cultivates & solicits major gift donors from prospect pool of alumni, friends, former student- athletes and season ticket holders of the University.  Manages process & prospects which includes building a balanced portfolio through qualifying visits, cultivation of prospects, prospect solicitation that align with prospects passions and financial capacity, securing the commitment and stewarding current donors.  May interface with deans, faculty, program directors and other University leaders to prepare them for prospect meetings and other solicitations.

This position is part of the Athletics development team and will report to the Director of Athletics in Alumni Relations and Development (ARD). Frequent travel to meet with prospects. Will be asked to work outside normal business hours to attend select Northwestern athletics events. 

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