Assistant Director, Donor Relations (Hybrid)

Apr 24

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Anticipated Start Date: Open

Description

Location: Evanston, IL
Department: Alumni Relations & Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Job Summary

The assistant director of donor relations partners with development staff to acknowledge and recognize donors which may include tracking, assigning, and dispatching correspondence that support efforts to raise funds and to cultivate long-term loyalty and commitment of donors. In collaboration with the associate director of Donor Relations, the assistant director manages the administrative components of annual stewardship reporting to donors on over 1,200 funds.

This work includes gathering materials, preparing reports for sending, and overseeing the distribution and record keeping of all documents. Successful candidates can proficiently manipulate and analyze large datasets, think critically and creatively, and adeptly identify and resolve issues.

This position also interacts with internal and external staff throughout the University to ensure fund set-up and spending adheres to donor intent. Please note: Able to have a hybrid work arrangement, up to two days remote and three onsite.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

Administers & maintains existing strategic plans.
Recommends changes & improvements to maximize & ensure most effective & efficient use of revenue streams.
Collaboration Involves moderate level of collaboration with internal department partners and low level of collaboration with University partners in implementing and expanding existing relationships to accomplish strategic goals.
Please bullet examples of key partnerships and work involved below: Gift Acceptance and Fund Management, Reporting & Analytics, Schools & Programs, Major Gifts, and Marketing/Communications.

Prospects & Gifts

Manages 1 or more portions of the donor relations process providing stewardship to individuals or groups of donors.
Works with development staff to implement donor strategies that will maximize dollars raised & participation of donors.
Assists with the creation of donor centric event materials, including programs and other collateral materials.

Administration

Completes standard, routine stewardship correspondence as needed including items such as template acknowledgment letters, holiday cards, plaques and signage, and gift selection.
Monitors the establishment of new funds and communicates those stewardship requirements to internal ARD partners
Tracks the progress of stewardship materials from creation to dissemination, including content gathering, proofing/editing, reviewing, sending, and archiving.

Supervisory

Supervises or leads part-time, temporary, and/or work/study employee.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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, nonprofit operations, analytics, or the equivalent experience is required.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

Organization, detail oriented, able to take verbal/oral instruction, ability to write and edit, experience with design and print production.

Preferred Qualifications

History of maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
Experience using Tableau, Mythos, and Salesforce

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and complete them under tight deadlines
Experience analyzing and manipulating large datasets in Excel
Critical thinking and creative thinking skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-Starter Policy interpretation and application
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint8.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

Target hiring range for this position will be between $60,000-$65,000 per year. 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.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more!

Work-Life and Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage. The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.

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