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Job Summary |
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Job Description |
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Executive Director Alumni Relations & Development: Reporting directly to the Director of the Laboratory Schools, serve as the chief development officer for the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Overseeing a staff of six, the Executive Director is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan that encompasses annual and capital campaign components. Bear significant responsibility for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of a portfolio of individual major gifts prospects. Provide leadership and direct supervision to the Development Office team. Identify, engage, and solicit parent and alumni. Contributed revenue goals for FY 2010 are $1.2 million operating support and $3.8 million in pledges for endowment and capital projects.
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Additional Salary Information: Depends on Qualifications
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Requirements |
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Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred; minimum eight years of relevant experience at a management level position in development and fundraising activities with a not-for-profit organization required; at least five years of proven staff and department management experience preferred; minimum five years of budget experience preferred; demonstrated success in capital and annual campaign development, soliciting and securing major gifts from both private and public sources, institutional planning required; fundraising experience in an independent school environment preferred; significant experience working with Board of Trustees preferred; PC/MAC skills required; strong interpersonal skills with an outgoing personality required; solid planning and organizational skills required; ability to work under pressure and effectively manage sensitive development issues required; ability to make strong presentations, both verbally and written required; strong interest in and appreciation for independent school education preferred. A cover letter, resume and reference contact information are required to be considered for this position. Interested candidates should make formal application through http://www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/employment/ to be considered for this position.
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