at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 54248
Department: Alumni Relations & Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/10
The target budgeted salary for this position is $88,000 to $94,000 annually. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Summary:
The Senior Associate Director of Donor Relations plays a critical role in advancing the university’s philanthropic mission by leading the stewardship strategy and execution of efforts for Northwestern’s most generous donors (typically $10M+), in close coordination with donor relations and principal gifts leadership. The position is responsible for advancing the stewardship approach for this donor population; overseeing budget management and program evaluation; and partnering with leadership and gift officers to develop innovative donor engagement opportunities that support fundraising priorities.
Successful candidates are accomplished people and project managers who can proficiently conceptualize, design, and implement sophisticated stewardship strategies; translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations; manage budgets and resources effectively; think creatively and strategically; and build strong partnerships across teams.
Our office operates in a hybrid model and offers the option of working three days in the office and two days remote. Occasional evening or weekend hours are required to support donor engagement events.
For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Identifies, researches, & cultivates donors through the creation of strategic long-term stewardship plans & the management of daily stewardship activities.
- Involves a high level of collaboration with both internal department and broader University partners to identify common goals & develop & execute strategies to increase integration.
- Develops partnerships with appropriate administrators, faculty members, researchers, and students to meet or exceed the University's stewardship obligations to major donors.
- Develops, plans & implements personalized stewardship strategies, goals & approach for more complex, key or high-profile donors.
- Supervises 1-2 staff &/or provides work direction.
- Writes personalized critical correspondence for senior facul
