Director, Wildcat Fund 20274  « Position Deleted on 2/17/2013 »

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We are currently recruiting for a Director, Wildcat Fund.

The Director, Wildcat Fund is a high-level officer with responsibility for yielding high-impact results through the design, implementation and management of innovative programs and events to identify, engage/cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors. The Director, Wildcat Fund builds and adapts programs to a point of sustainability. The Director, Wildcat Fund monitors and reports on team activity and progress to goals, initiates and manages change as needed. The Director, Wildcat Fund also participates in one-to-one relationship management strategy development and execution with high-profile/high potential volunteers and donors. The Director, Wildcat Fund interfaces with campus leadership to develop philanthropic and fundraising strategies and prepares them for prospect meetings and solicitations. May supervise groups of volunteers and staff. Extensive travel is required. Night and weekend hours are expected.

Position Specific Text:
The Senior Associate Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, and solicitation of gifts to the Wildcat Fund, the unrestricted annual fund for Northwestern Athletics. The Associate Director works closely with the Vice President for Athletics and Recreation and the Development Athletics team to provide leadership and vision for NU Athletics and to maximize available resources.

Please visit our Careers page, http://giving.northwestern.edu/node/2515, for a full description and instructions for applying.

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