The University of Chicago

Department

ARD Foundation & Corporate Relations 3

About the Department

Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) engages alumni (~220k), current students, parents and friends of the University through intellectual, professional and social activities on campus, around the world and online. ARD raises $600 Million annually to support faculty and researchers, practitioners and patients, and students and programs across the University. Our work supports priorities in every division, school, department, and institute.

The Foundation and Corporate Relations team (FCR) works across the University – often directly with unit leadership and faculty – to encourage collaboration, develop submissions, and secure funding from major independent foundations.

Job Summary

This role conducts biographical and financial research on individuals, corporations, and/or foundations to support fundraising. Identifies prospective donors using research and analysis through use of standard procedures. Forecasts and measures the effectiveness of the fiscal year and overall campaign progress, which will help employees in the job acquire higher-level knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees entry and maintenance of organization prospect and contact data and organization records in Phoenix. Reviews and requests updates and corrections to organization giving data in Phoenix. Works closely with multiple teams in ARD towards these ongoing efforts.
• In support of the University’s new fundraising campaign, develops reports, actionable analysis and recommendations that improve fundraising results for FCR and for organization fundraising progress. Leverages Phoenix Salesforce reporting, WebI Enterprise Data Hub (EDH) reporting, and additional reporting tools.
• Facilitates the coordination of grants data between University Research Administration (URA) and Gift Administration, collaborating closely with both teams. Reconciles grants data from AURA (URA’s grants system) and Orbit (Oracle financial system reporting) with Phoenix data.
• Uses grants data from AURA and University’s financial system together with Phoenix data for forecasting, reporting, and analysis. Uses AURA grants data for analysis projects aimed at increasing awarded grants.
• Works with the Assistant Director, Foundation and Corporate Relations (Research) on large scale FCR projects that combine prospect research and data analysis, providing guidance on relevant data points, pulling necessary data, and recommending optimal strategies for coding in Phoenix.
• Oversees FCR’s portion of the financial report review process, working closely with post-award research administrators in URA. Manages and responds to requests from across the University for funder proposal materials and data. Assists with special foundation reporting requirements.
• Works with FCR gift officers to facilitate the annual goal setting process and to execute on goals throughout the year. Provides ongoing Phoenix support to FCR gift officers.
• Shares information within ARD to demonstrate FCR’s impact and the organizations component of University fundraising.
• Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending training webinars and building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.
• Conducts prospect research, prospect management, strategic planning and market research on prospects and donors.
• Develops, maintains, and updates information on new and existing prospects, solving problems as they arise.
• 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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum two years of professional work experience in a fundraising environment, alumni relations, nonprofit management or similar field.
• Background or coursework in business, finance, economics, analytics, data science, or nonprofit management.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to Alumni Relations and Development, including the University's donor relationship management system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce and Tableau.
• Proficient with development systems, database management or data cleanup.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.
• Prioritize work, managing multiple, diverse, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Act with integrity and professionalism.
• Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Self-motivated and take initiative.

Working Conditions

• This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
• Standard office environment.
• Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
• This position is located in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter, addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be 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

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$57,375.00 - $67,500.00

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

Yes

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.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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