What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Campaign Management position at School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

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Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Pay or shift range : $52,480 USD to $65,600 USD

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Description

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.

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Expected Range : $52,480 - $65,600 Annually

Job Classification : Full-Time Salaried Staff

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Principal Gifts team, part of the Philanthropy department, stewards our Board of Trustees and principal donor families, supports and facilitates the President and Director’s donor work, coordinates the Board Chair’s donor communication, and manages campaign fundraising initiatives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a part of the Principal Gifts team, the Assistant Director advances the museum’s relationship with its board of trustees and top donor families with a focus on campaign achievement through communication, reports, projects, and coordination. The Assistant Director represents the museum to external constituents including trustees and principal donors. The Assistant Director is aware of the best practices in the profession and determines which may have a positive impact at the Art Institute.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

Assist in facilitating the planning, execution, and stewardship of the museum’s campaign, including solicitations, tracking, reports, and bespoke events.

Organize all naming recognition opportunities within the museum, including temporary naming for exhibitions and permanent naming for positions, programs, and physical spaces. Manage and maintain all naming recognition inventory including availability, pricing, images, etc.

Ensure the accuracy and execution of naming recognition as outlined in gift agreements.

Lead in the creation of new naming recognition opportunities, including new physical spaces, working closely with Philanthropy, Capital Programs, and Finance.

Manage all campaign tracking, including endowment and new capital fundraising, with a focus on driving seven to eight-figure gifts on the donor pipeline. Partner with the Senior Business Analyst for Philanthropy on creation of future reports for both internal and external audiences.

Serve as lead liaison between Philanthropy officers and Stewardship on all major gift proposals.

Serve as lead liaison between Philanthropy officers and Office of General Counsel on pledge agreements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer; must be able to remain in a stationary position.

Occasionally moves about inside the office to access files, office machinery.

Moves about the museum campus to communicate with and guide groups or individuals.

Ability to lead and participate in meetings, onsite and virtually.

Ability to make presentations in person and virtually.

Ability to travel offsite.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Minimum 4 years philanthropy experience required; knowledge of account management of high-level clients / donors / prospects in complex, multi-layered organizations strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience developing and managing systems for monitoring multi-tiered activities and initiatives required.

Possess adept and persuasive communication skills, with the desire to support the vision of museum leadership.

Experience collaborating and problem solving cross departmentally.

Demonstrate a high degree of discretion and sensitivity around confidential information.

Proficient using fundraising databases to track and analyze information, preferably Raiser's Edge; “Power user” knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic design principles.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in a staff culture that benefits from a wide range of experience, backgrounds, and career paths, and we encourage nontraditional candidates to apply.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.

UNION INFO

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.

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Salary : $52,480 - $65,600

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