This role performs a range of professional activities related to the donor relations program to enrich the relationship between donors and the University, with a moderate level of guidance. Coordinates communication strategies for publications related to donors and volunteers, acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. This position coordinates internal- and external-facing projects and initiatives that will strengthen the donor experience across the University of Chicago.
Requirements
- Contributes to the overall success of the comprehensive stewardship program to recognize, steward, and develop meaningful experiences for donors across the University.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with colleagues within Advancement and across the University.
- Maintains thorough and timely records and tracks stewardship activity through proficient use of the University’s relationship database, Salesforce.
- Represents the donor voice, participating in the planning and execution of stewardship events and experiences that are donor-centric, advance overall fundraising goals, and are consistent and coordinated across the University.
- Supports stewardship efforts across campus by compiling and updating relevant resources and assisting with management of Stewardship Cohort.
- Manages Donor Relations token inventory, including monitoring usage and organizing distribution.
- Coordinates outreach and welcoming initiatives for donor loyalty society and partners with Donor Relations colleagues across the University to improve donor retention and engagement.
- Assists in guiding the creation of University-wide standards on appropriate ways to recognize and steward University donors.
- Uses expertise in donor relations to develop policies and quality control guidelines.
- Has an understanding within the areas of recognition, stewardship, and acknowledgement.
- Attends and participates in team, departmental, and all-staff meetings.
- Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.
- Collaborates with others to create, plan, and implement annual leadership recognition, opportunities, vehicles, and events while building knowledge of the University and processes.
- Assess current giving levels to qualify for various societies and programs and make recommendations to assess programs using standard procedures.
- Performs other related duties as needed or requested.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
