Development Associate, Booth

Job Summary

The Development Associate supports and leads targeted projects in coordination with Chicago Booth's Advancement Team in the Chicago Office. This position provides administrative support, collaborates with the Director, Major Gifts and all Booth gift officers, and supports the fundraising goals of Chicago Booth's Major Gifts Team. He or she will develop a network of professional contacts, assist other Booth and university offices, initiate projects beneficial to the Major Gifts Team, anticipate next steps and follow-up related to fundraising activities and active prospect management.

• Assist with implementation of regional strategy, planning and executing advancement-focused events; collaborate with University colleagues and volunteers to advance the fundraising and engagement goals of Chicago Booth.
• Support planning and execution of events and contribute to the strategic development of new events and programs; staff events as needed in Chicago.
• Build and manage internal communications for the Major Gifts and Leadership Giving Teams, partnering cross‑functionally with the Communications, Donor Relations, Alumni Engagement, and Annual Fund Teams.
• Participate in prospect strategy development for prospect qualification, cultivation and stewardship; support gift officers with effective prospect outreach as needed.
• Understand and remain current on institutional priorities, programs, events and engagement opportunities; understand the diverse fundraising priorities at Chicago Booth.
• In partnership with the Prospect Research team, support creation and preparation of research briefings to inform and equip senior leadership.
• In collaboration with the Prospect Management team, maintain and share relevant reports to assist gift officers with prospect identification, cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Support fundraisers to advance giving strategies and provide administrative support for cultivation, stewardship, and donor engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records; enter and update contact reports, strategy notes, event attendance and other relevant information to ensure data integrity and support effective prospect management.
• Assist with other advancement-focused projects as needed.
• Help schedule and coordinate internal meetings across the Development team.
• Assist with identification and resolution of event and program needs, including vendor selection and contract negotiation; track expenses, prepare cost reports, and solve routine problems as they arise.
• Compile data for event and program evaluation and contribute to improvements by implementing ideas with general direction from others.
• Perform other related work as needed.

• College or university degree in a related field.
• Less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of internal workings of the University and the technology available to Chicago Booth staff (Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Yesware). Ability to learn Booth databases.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Interest in pursuing a career in development.
• Moderate understanding of fundraising operations for a school or department within a university.
• Strong commitment to customer service, proven problem solving, and ability to manage multiple projects and relationships.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and writing skills, attention to detail and follow‑up, and organizational skills.
• Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with ability to listen, speak, and write well.
• Work independently.

Expected to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Salary range: $56,000.00 – $64,000.00.

Employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits programs and resources, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

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