POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate, Development, position plays a central role in the successful operation of the ULI Foundation fundraising program. As part of that program, core responsibilities will include maintaining donor information in the prospect-tracking management and membership systems, supporting development professionals through various development initiatives, including correspondence, the creation and dispersion of memorandums and thank-you letters, and travel, scheduling, and logistic support as needed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support for all aspects of donor meetings for the team, including scheduling meetings, orchestrating donor reports, preparing materials for visits, and managing pre- and post-visit activities, including cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Process gifts on behalf of the development team and ensure accurate allocation to funds while maintaining donor confidentiality.
• Facilitate the acknowledgment process to ensure that donors receive thank-you letters and gift receipts in a timely manner; provide weekly gift journal reports to team members; and generate and mail weekly thank-you letters.
• Manage arrangements for fundraising travel for all members of the team and create itineraries for necessary members.
• Assist fundraisers in expense reporting and provide administrative assistance to other members of the team as needed.
• Provide administrative support and execution for the Fall Meeting, the Spring Meeting, and other Foundation-related events.
• Assist with developing PowerPoint presentations for Foundation and major donor meetings.
• Leverage ULI’s member management system and the CRM to ensure that donor records include accurate gift history, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, and are properly coded to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist the Director of Advancement Services with prospect research activities on a case-by-case basis.
• Maintain comprehensive files and data, including financial gift records and donor lists, proposals, history, tracking, and accountability reports.
• Track donor activity, solicitations, pledges, and gifts for the office and prepare reports based on all donor activity.
• Organize and attend meetings; take minutes as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.

EXPERIENCE:

• One to three years of relevant or office experience
• Strong CRM and database skills; netFORUM or Dynamics365 experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple priorities while remaining flexible, proactive, and highly professional.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with key stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly adapt to shifting duties and responsibilities. Must be able to prioritize work and manage several projects at once.
• Ability to create, maintain, and produce highly sensitive, confidential information and documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and internet

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply, please follow the link below. Please submit a résumé and a letter of interest. A letter of interest/cover letter is required to be considered.”

ULI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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EOE/m/f/d/v. No relocation reimbursement is offered at this time.