Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Assistant Director, Annual Giving

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving position reports to the Manager, Annual Giving. This role develops, plans, and implements strategies and approaches to personally solicit alumni to retain and/or upgrade annual giving donor status in the $500-$9,999 range. Collaborating with schools and programs teams, this person will provide touchpoints and stewardship opportunities in their cycles of outreach and cultivation. This person will be responsible for four classes in a Reunion cycle to ensure each class meets their fundraising goals and metrics.

Occasional nights and weekends work is expected. The target budgeted salary for this position is $60,000 to $64,000 annually. Offers will be based on candidate experience and education, as well as equity within Northwestern University. For full consideration, please apply by Friday, July 10.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Administration
• Collaboration

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 2 years development, marketing, sales or the equivalent experience is required.

Minimum

Competencies:

• Organization & Project Management – Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities efficiently.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and completeness in data, communications, and work outputs.
• Analytical Thinking & Data Interpretation – Uses data to understand performance and guide decisions.
• Curiosity & Learning Mindset – Seeks to learn more about strategies and best practices.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building – Works well with others and builds positive, productive relationships.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

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Work-Life and Wellness:
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