Associate Director of Development -- Gies College of BusinessOffice of AdvancementRemote/Hybrid
opportunities available with a strong preference to be located in the Midwest
The Gies College of Business
Office of Advancement invites applications and nominations for a full-time
major gift officer. The Associate Director of
Development will secure private support for funding priorities within the College
as determined by the Associate Dean for Advancement and the Dean. The major
gift officer will play a critical role in efforts to implement an integrated
approach for impact and mission driven priorities across our college,
departments, and units.
For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business has
intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and
experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big
ideas into meaningful actions. Today, Gies faculty prepare more than 7,000
future business leaders, including 3100 undergraduates, from around the world
to put their purpose into practice and provide transformative leadership in a
global economy. The college has a loyal community of over 70,000 alumni and
friends around the globe.
The University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign is a global, preeminent university. Since its founding in
1867, it has earned a reputation as a world-class leader in research, reaching,
and public engagement. In 2022, the University successfully completed its most
ambitious philanthropic campaign, "With Illinois," raising $2.7 billion during
the eight-year campaign and remains resolute towards its future philanthropic
efforts. Developing a robust Advancement operation to support the growth and
success of the Gies College of Business is critical towards fulfilling the
University's Boldly Illinois strategic plan and future fundraising campaign goals.
Job SummaryAssist 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 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 YearAt Advancement at Illinois, we value our employees and provide resources to
help you continually learn and grow. We foster a strong, collaborative
community 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 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/benefitshttps://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leavehttps://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 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 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 offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of
Employee Benefits.
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
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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
