Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Specific Responsibilities

• Administers & maintains existing strategic plans including presenting a persuasive verbal and written case to prospects for supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the interests of prospects to specific needs.
• Maintains up-to-date best practices for digital giving relationships.
• Analyzes segment/group/program/event metrics and reports to manager.
• Collaborates with assigned schools and programs to provide updates and touchpoints from the areas of interest to re-establish relationships and secure gifts.
• Identifies, researches & personally solicits annual gifts.
• Manages 4 classes (5th, 10th, 15th, 25th) with Reunion status, to ensure giving goals are achieved.
• Completes associated stewardship responsibilities.
• Makes referrals to frontline gift officers when greater giving potential is discovered.
• Documents results and responses in database.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 2 years development, marketing, sales or the equivalent experience is required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave.
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.

Pay

The target budgeted salary for this position is $60,000 to $64,000 annually. Offers will be based on candidate experience and education, as well as equity within Northwestern University.

Schedule

Occasional nights and weekends work is expected.