Director of Regional Development, Chicago
Milwaukee, WI
Posted 3 months ago
Job Description
- Assist in executing an annual fundraising business plan, developed by the Managing Director of Regional Development, Chicago.
- Meets regularly with the Managing Director of Regional Development, Chicago to assess projects, review strategies and track progress toward meeting fundraising performance benchmarks.
- Manages a portfolio of approximately 40 prospects with capacity to make gifts of $125,000 and more with an annual production goal in excess of $1,000,000; regularly identifies and contacts additional prospects through research and referrals.
- Meets individually with prospects and volunteers designed to move prospects toward making a philanthropic commitment to the university.
- Makes personal gift solicitations. Management of the process includes maintaining a comprehensive understanding of university priorities, preparation of the solicitation materials, conducting strategy meetings, and preparing briefing materials for President/Vice President of Advancement/Dean/others involved in solicitation.
- Directs and refers a solicitation to identified prospects in portfolio for a planned gift, including, but not limited to bequests and annuities. Partner with the Planned Giving fundraising team to manage, as needed.
- Maintains appropriate contact with prospects and records all contact in University Advancement prospect management system.
2. Meeting Attendance and UA Representation
- Attend relevant university events and meetings, some during the evenings and weekends, representing the university to external constituents.
- Participate in all UA, Regional Advancement, or other required team or staff meetings. meetings/prospect tracking meetings/committee meetings/quarterly staff retreats
A minimum of 4 years of development-related experience in higher education, including a successful track record of personal portfolio management and securing gifts at the $125K or above level is required; relevant sales experience may also be considered.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work with colleagues in a team environment.
The ability to travel is also required.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Marquette University
Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across the world since 1935. A compassionate approach to healthcare that goes beyond the pursuit of profit and growth has been the force impelling Cipla’s history over the years.Our credo and our purpose of ‘Caring for Life' continues to guide our actions towards our people and the planet for creating a sustainable future. Cipla today has presence in 80+ countries, providing over 1,500 products across various therapeutic categories in 50+ dosage forms. Keeping with our legacy of care, we constantly strive to ensure access to high-quality medicines that make a difference in the lives of patients. Our paradigm-changing offer of a triple anti-retroviral (ARV) therapy in HIV/AIDS at less than a dollar a day in Africa in 2001 was pivotal in bringing inclusiveness, accessibility and affordability to the centre of the HIV movement. An unmatched presence across the care continuum (awareness, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and adherence) and the widest range of drug-device combinations has established Cipla’s respiratory leadership in India and other key emerging markets. Armed with this legacy and a deep understanding of the lungs, we have articulated our aspiration to become a global lung leader and help millions breathe free.
