Department
BSD DEV - Individual Giving - NOCO 4
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
The Development Coordinator performs complex and diverse responsibilities in support of Medicine & Biological Sciences Development (MBSD) fundraising teams.
Facilitates, organizes, and executes fundraising activities to ensure annual fundraising goals are met and future campaigns are successful.
Collaborates with colleagues to execute projects with a focus on increasing participation, revenue, and engagement from prospects, donors, volunteers, faculty, and other key constituents.
Coordinates logistics of meetings, events, and staff meetings as needed. Supports team on event planning and execution including working with vendors, collaborating with campus colleagues and volunteers. Works with fundraisers to advance giving strategies.
Composes and edits correspondence and other documents for delivery internally (e.g., MBSD, UCM) and externally (e.g., donor acknowledgements, correspondence for leaders and volunteers within the primary strategic constituencies).
Utilizes the fundraising database Phoenix to look up and maintain up to date and accurate information and to research information. They fulfill requests for queries/reports from Phoenix.
Prepares gift allocation forms for gifts received by MBSD, and forwards the gifts and completed forms to Central Development’s gift processing office.
Collects/researches data to support or answer specific questions/topics related to development and volunteer management activity; drafts, proofreads, and creates reports and presentations for the team and the volunteers that they support; develops and implements team procedures and policies.
Plans somewhat complex activities of volunteer and support groups. Recruits members and provides guidance and support to leadership activities.
Has a moderate/high level of authority in drafting informational and marketing materials for review for assigned programs. Assists in developing support materials for specific fundraising activities.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Experience:
Nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, or similar work.
Experience with fundraising, contact management or other database software.
Experience working with volunteers.
Experience planning and executing events.
Preferred Competencies
Strong verbal and writing skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.
An exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative.
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, to speak, and to write well.
Flexibility and adaptability to new programs in an emerging and changing environment.
Working Conditions
Office Environment (hybrid schedule).
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
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Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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Skills Required
- College or university degree in a related field
- 2-5 years of related work experience
- Experience with fundraising, contact management, or other database software (e.g., Phoenix)
- Experience planning and executing events
- Experience working with volunteers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Resume (required for application)
- Cover letter (preferred)
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
