University of Chicago
Senior Director of Development, Social Sciences Division
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Director Of Development
The Senior Director Of Development (SDOD) is responsible for leading all activity related to seeking philanthropic support for the Social Sciences Division (SSD). The SDOD will serve as lead advisor to the Dean in developing fundraising plans that support division priorities, and in effectively working with faculty and institutional leaders to advance campaign priorities and themes, execute advancement plans, and meet fundraising goals. The SDOD will lead a team that raises $20M-$50M annually from individuals and organizations; build and manage a personal portfolio of 50-75 major and principal individual and organizational gift prospects; and manage and assist in 20-24 $100K+ solicitations per year. A successful candidate for this role will have demonstrated success in major gift frontline fundraising and experience closing gifts at the $1M+ level. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, curious, enthusiastic, and will build a broad understanding of SSD to represent the Division and University to donors and prospective donors. Responsibilities include: Providing team leadership and direction, overseeing and planning development activities typically within the SSD undergraduate college or the central development office. Serving as the chief strategist and fundraiser for SSDs campaign within the Universitys comprehensive campaign. Staffing and providing a high level of leadership and partnership to the Dean, including strategically prioritizing the Deans donor and prospective donor portfolio. Collaborating and coordinating efforts with ADV colleagues and other critical partners in raising sustainable and transformative support for SSDs strategic initiatives. Managing a team to reach fundraising and performance goals, both personal and for the programs they support; hiring, supervising, developing, and evaluating staff. Conceptualizing, preparing, and presenting funding proposals and other materials necessary to solicit and close gifts. Developing talking points, proposals, and briefing materials; ensuring fundraising dollar goals and deadlines are met. Working closely with development communications, donor relations and special events to conceive, direct, monitor, and evaluate a comprehensive SSD fundraising communications and outreach plan. Managing an annual budget. Performing other related work as needed. Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field and 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a bachelors or advanced degree, minimum five years of soliciting and closing major gifts, minimum four years of management experience, and minimum two years of experience developing and monitoring budgets. This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in-office presence. Standard office environment with travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business. Work evenings and weekends as needed. Travel domestically and internationally. Application documents required include a resume/CV (required) and a cover letter addressed to the Hiring Committee (preferred). The documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page. Job family: Alumni Relations & Development. Role impact: People Manager. Scheduled weekly hours: 37.5. Pay rate type: Salary. Pay range: $157,250.00 - $185,000.00. Benefits eligible: Yes. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees. 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. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. The University of Chicagos Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information.
The Senior Director Of Development (SDOD) is responsible for leading all activity related to seeking philanthropic support for the Social Sciences Division (SSD). The SDOD will serve as lead advisor to the Dean in developing fundraising plans that support division priorities, and in effectively working with faculty and institutional leaders to advance campaign priorities and themes, execute advancement plans, and meet fundraising goals. The SDOD will lead a team that raises $20M-$50M annually from individuals and organizations; build and manage a personal portfolio of 50-75 major and principal individual and organizational gift prospects; and manage and assist in 20-24 $100K+ solicitations per year. A successful candidate for this role will have demonstrated success in major gift frontline fundraising and experience closing gifts at the $1M+ level. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, curious, enthusiastic, and will build a broad understanding of SSD to represent the Division and University to donors and prospective donors. Responsibilities include: Providing team leadership and direction, overseeing and planning development activities typically within the SSD undergraduate college or the central development office. Serving as the chief strategist and fundraiser for SSDs campaign within the Universitys comprehensive campaign. Staffing and providing a high level of leadership and partnership to the Dean, including strategically prioritizing the Deans donor and prospective donor portfolio. Collaborating and coordinating efforts with ADV colleagues and other critical partners in raising sustainable and transformative support for SSDs strategic initiatives. Managing a team to reach fundraising and performance goals, both personal and for the programs they support; hiring, supervising, developing, and evaluating staff. Conceptualizing, preparing, and presenting funding proposals and other materials necessary to solicit and close gifts. Developing talking points, proposals, and briefing materials; ensuring fundraising dollar goals and deadlines are met. Working closely with development communications, donor relations and special events to conceive, direct, monitor, and evaluate a comprehensive SSD fundraising communications and outreach plan. Managing an annual budget. Performing other related work as needed. Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field and 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a bachelors or advanced degree, minimum five years of soliciting and closing major gifts, minimum four years of management experience, and minimum two years of experience developing and monitoring budgets. This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in-office presence. Standard office environment with travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business. Work evenings and weekends as needed. Travel domestically and internationally. Application documents required include a resume/CV (required) and a cover letter addressed to the Hiring Committee (preferred). The documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page. Job family: Alumni Relations & Development. Role impact: People Manager. Scheduled weekly hours: 37.5. Pay rate type: Salary. Pay range: $157,250.00 - $185,000.00. Benefits eligible: Yes. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees. 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. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. The University of Chicagos Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information.