Associate Director of Development - Gies College of Business

Associate Director of Development - Gies College of Business

Office of Advancement

Remote / Hybridopportunities available with a strong preference to be located in the Midwest

The Gies College of BusinessOffice of Advancement invites applications and nominations for a full-timemajor gift officer. The Associate Director ofDevelopment will secure private support for funding priorities within the Collegeas determined by the Associate Dean for Advancement and the Dean. The majorgift officer will play a critical role in efforts to implement an integratedapproach for impact and mission driven priorities across our college,departments, and units.

For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business hasintentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, andexperiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn bigideas into meaningful actions. Today, Gies faculty prepare more than 7,000future business leaders, including 3100 undergraduates, from around the worldto put their purpose into practice and provide transformative leadership in aglobal economy. The college has a loyal community of over 70,000 alumni andfriends around the globe.

The University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign is a global, preeminent university. Since its founding in1867, it has earned a reputation as a world-class leader in research, reaching,and public engagement. In 2022, the University successfully completed its mostambitious philanthropic campaign, "With Illinois," raising $2.7 billion duringthe eight-year campaign and remains resolute towards its future philanthropicefforts. Developing a robust Advancement operation to support the growth andsuccess of the Gies College of Business is critical towards fulfilling theUniversity's Boldly Illinois strategic plan and future fundraising campaign goals.

Job Summary

Assist in designing strategies to broaden and strengthen development activities in defined territories within the United States. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors to increase private giving in support of the college. Duties & 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 Qualifications

Bachelor'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 Qualifications

Documented 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

Impact in Your First Year

At Advancement at Illinois, we value our employees and provide resources tohelp you continually learn and grow. We foster a strong, collaborativecommunity of people who are driven by their ability to make a difference.

Within 3 months, you'll :

Become familiar with the strategic vision and priorities of the College / specific departments

Meet your assigned Prospect Development Analyst and begin to dig into your portfolio

Attend professional development and networking activities for newcomers within Advancement

Be introduced to fundraising fundamentals terminology adopted from Plus Delta Partners

Within 6 months, you'll :

Begin cultivating relationships with key prospects / donors / alumni in an effort to create and implement solicitation strategies

Partner with stewardship and donor relations, events, alumni relations, and communications colleagues on department and College-wide initiatives

Be able to share multiple meaningful impact stories of transformative gifts

By the end of the first year, you'll :

Cooperatively set annual goals with your supervisor and portfolio management team

Continue portfolio growth of qualified prospects and successful solicitation strategies

Receive one-on-one coaching from Talent Management to help transition to your new role

Build a robust network of colleagues across campus Appointment Information

This 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 andcommensurate with qualifications and experience, while also consideringinternal equity. The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not availablefor this position.

The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits, including paid leave and holidays :

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For more information about Gies Business, visit https : / / inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu / work-at-gies.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6 : 00 pm (Central Time) on February 4, 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 ofthree 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

Job Category : Professional and Administrative

Apply at : https : / / jobs.illinois.edu

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000