Associate Director of Development -- Gies College of Business

Associate Director of Development -- Gies College of BusinessOffice of AdvancementJob SummaryDuties & Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, analyze, and design appropriate strategies for approaching prospects and donors in a specified geographic region. Plan and implement effective outreach and cultivation activities to enhance prospect identification and move solicitation and stewardship processes forward. Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects, with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more, making the vitally important match between donors’ philanthropic interests and the programmatic and curricular vision of the college. Document all activities and interactions in the alumni/donor database.
• Develop and maintain close collaborative partnerships with faculty and staff to gain a strong knowledge of the academic and research programs in order to identify and define priorities to be funded through private support. Partner closely with other advancement professionals, including gift officers and corporate relations professionals.
• Determine and prioritize lists of donor prospects, alumni, and other stakeholders to be contacted for personal visits within a defined territory.
• Prepare faculty and other volunteers to participate in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts as needed.
  
  

Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree. A minimum of three years of successful advancement experience or more than six years of experience in a closely related field which requires strong relationship-building and outcome driven components. Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.Preferred QualificationsDocumented success as a major gift fundraiser, preferably in higher education.

Advancement experience in an academic unit that produces degrees and conducts rigorous academic research.

Experience working with faculty leaders.

Experience managing alumni and/or student programs and devising innovative programs to engage alumni and/or donors to support academic priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of major donor prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Superb oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with an emphasis on engaged, active listening.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization in visits with key constituents.
• Strong relationship management skills.
  
  

Impact in Your First YearWithin 3 months, you’ll:Within 6 months, you’ll:By the end of the first year, you’ll:Appointment InformationThis is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits, including paid leave and holidays:https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

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https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays For more information about Gies Business, visit https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies. Application Procedures & Deadline InformationApplications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 11, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload a resume, cover letter, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact rgoben@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1028741

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