Hiring: Associate Director, Major Gifts Company: The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:15:02 Target Skills & Keywords : CV, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Phoenix About the job Experience: •Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. •A minimum of three years of front-line development or sales and marketing experience. •Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as technology tools, including Phoenix, the University’s alumni and donor database of record. •Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). •Proven record of accomplishment in devising cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Required Skills: •This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization. •Manages a portfolio of approximately 110 prospects. Develops strong relationships to build connection with and support for the school. •Meets or exceeds activity goals for prospect qualifications, solicitations, and funds raised. •Annually solicits six- and seven-figure gifts. Annually closes multiple gifts in excess of $100,000. •Supports deans, faculty, and other school leadership in the cultivation and solicitation of prospects. •In conjunction with Chicago Booth’s donor relations team, creates and administers stewardship plans. •In conjunction with Chicago Booth’s advancement events team, plans and organizes cultivation events. •Collaborates with Chicago Booth departments on donor and prospect cultivation activities. Qualifications: •Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. •Bachelor’s degree. Compensation: •$76,500 - $99,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!