For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, along with world‑class resources such as the Art Institute of Chicago Museum and on‑campus galleries.
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- Job Classification: Full Time Salaried Staff
- Grade Level: 7
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Annual Giving supports the strategic planning and execution of fundraising initiatives that strengthen donor engagement and annual philanthropic support for SAIC.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Partner with colleagues across Advancement and Marketing & Communications to develop messaging that creates a culture of philanthropy among SAIC's community, including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and students.
- Support the coordination of messaging across multiple channels (including direct mail, email, and social media) and administer online fundraising platforms.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of annual giving appeals and events, including SAIC Giving Day, campus partner events, and peer‑to‑peer outreach.
- Track data to monitor engagement and revenue goals.
- Provide feedback to the Director of Annual Giving on opportunities for improvement in annual giving strategies and messaging.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum two years of professional work experience in a nonprofit or marketing communications role.
- Strong writing and time‑management skills required.
- Familiarity with Google Drive and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software applications.
About The Organization
The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal‑opportunity, equal‑access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage nontraditional candidates to apply.
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Department of Human Resources at
UNION: This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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