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Graham Advancement

About the Department

The University of Chicago\'s first president, William Rainey Harper, had a vision: that learning can, and should, be a lifelong pursuit.

Graham is the realization of that vision. Established as one of UChicago\'s three original divisions, our mission is to bring the University\'s intellectual resources and distinctive scholarly approach to a broader audience.

Job Summary

The Director of Advancement leads the Graham School\'s fundraising efforts. This role fosters a culture of philanthropy in support of Graham\'s mission, strategically oversees all fundraising efforts at the School, and serves as a critical member of the School\'s leadership team. This position manages an Associate Director of Advancement and serves as the lead strategist, in partnership with the Graham School dean, to secure gifts and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Graham School Dean, directs the vision and strategy for the School\'s fundraising efforts.
• Establishes comprehensive fundraising goals and priorities, designs strategies to meet those goals, and monitors progress against goals.
• Leads efforts to cultivate and close gifts with major gift prospects.
• Leads efforts to steward existing, long-time donors.
• Oversees Graham Circle, the giving society at the Graham School that currently includes nearly 200 households giving \$1,000 or more per year.
• Manages the fundraising team, including actively encouraging staff members\' professional development.
• Plans and executes an agreed upon target number of prospect visits per year, major gift solicitations, and fundraising dollar target.
• Arranges for prospects to meet with appropriate leadership, instructors, and staff when needed as part of a cultivation strategy.
• Collaborates with leaders across the School to ensure fundraising strategy aligns with the School\'s program goals and marketing strategies.
• Cultivates and maintains strong and collegial relationships with various University fundraisers and regional gift officers to ensure a coordinated approach to strengthening the prospects\' or donors\' relationship with Graham.
• Leads the preparation of annual development reports assessing progress toward achievement of goals. Provides expertise to analyze and evaluate information to identify trends and patterns, evaluates strategies and makes recommendations.
• Participates in the development of school or department fiscal year operating budget. Develops and manages program or event budget.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Proven record of accomplishment in solicitations and cultivation of prospective donors.
• Background managing a team and empowering that team to achieve ambitious objectives.

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic insight on fundraising and deepening a long-term philanthropic culture.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Self-motivated and take initiative.
• Prioriti e multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.
• Participate personally in gift strategies and solicitations.
• An exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative.
• Strong commitment to DEIB.
• Flexible and adaptable to new programs in an emerging and changing environment.
• Embrace the mission and vision of the Graham School and become knowledgeable about the work across the School to connect meaningfully with alumni, lifelong learners, and friends.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Alumni Relations & Development

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled

Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required