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Title: Director of Development/Associate Director of Development
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Development-Fundraising
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Serving as a vital member of the Illinois State University Development team and reporting to the Senior Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences, the Director of Development/Associate Director of Development works as a major gift officer (soliciting gifts at a minimum of $25,000 in the form of pledges, outright gifts, and planned gifts.) The individual holding the position will be empowered to develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate, solicit, secure, and steward major gifts as well as qualify new major gift prospects in alignment with the strategic priorities of the University. This position is a generalist, working with individual donors on behalf of the entire University. As appropriate, the individual will collaborate with development colleagues working on behalf of ISU colleges or administrative units and with deans, other campus administrative leaders, and faculty/staff.

Regular and frequent visits and substantive contacts with constituents are critical in this position. As such, significant local, statewide, and national travel will be an essential part of the position, as well as occasional participation in evening and weekend activities.

This position will interact with a great deal of people who are very important to the University. The effectiveness of this work contributes to an enhanced institutional image, improved internal and external relationships, development of a philanthropic culture on campus, and the ability to generate private funds for the University.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$60,000 - $85,000 Commensurate with experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree - Willing to accept those applicants who will attain the degree and / or experience by the begin date of appointment.
2. At least one year of development/fundraising experience or equivalent work experience or education in areas that demonstrate the capacity for success in major gift fundraising.
3. Ability to work in a goals-oriented environment.
4. Ability to work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure.
5. Ability to facilitate personal interactions in formal and informal social settings.
6. Ability to work in a collaborative environment in which both teamwork and individual initiative is necessary.
7. Outstanding interpersonal skills.
8. Highly motivated, assertive, and organized.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability to work with diverse constituencies from all disciplines including donors, faculty, staff, students, and select corporations and foundations.
11. Ability to complete work under deadlines.
12. Understanding and commitment to the mission of higher education in general and specifically the mission of Illinois State University.
13. Willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel both in-state and out-of-state.
14. Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience in successful major gift fundraising.
2. Experience working in higher education.

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m with some evening/weekend work

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Ability to conduct or attend meetings in various locations on and off campus.
Ability to perform sedentary work involving sitting the majority of the time.

Proposed Starting Date

November 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Three References

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Kate Childs, Senior Director of Development, kachild1@ilstu.edu, 309-438-5725

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.