Director of Development

Posting Category: E

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 10/20/2023

Application Instructions: Using the "Apply" button below, please complete your application and upload a cover letter, resume, and at least three references.

Summary:
Representative who plans strategies and actively seeks major gifts for the benefit of the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS). The position's emphasis is on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors and prospects. The individual is expected to develop and manage a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects and have 15 or more face-to-face donor visits or other significant donor contacts per month.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and provide stewardship activities for major gift prospects and donors in collaboration with UIF and the colleges and units of UIS, and serve as prospect manager and solicitor for major donor prospects with giving potential of $25,000 or more, coordinating all activities associated with securing and stewarding major gift commitments.

• Travel to local and regional territories to develop working relationships with high-end prospective donors; some travel will be in conjunction with that of the UIS Vice Chancellor for Advancement/UIF Senior Vice President and/or the UIS Chancellor.

• Provide development leadership and plan and execute fundraising plans for assigned colleges, units and departments of UIS, coordinating plans in conjunction with deans, chairs and directors. Participate in high-level volunteer or advisory board, when requested.

• Track development activity and donor interactions within the UIF fundraising database and collaborate with Prospect Development for portfolio management.

• Assist in directing capital and comprehensive campaigns of UIF and the UIS campus.

• Execute successful corporate and foundation donor relations activities, including gift development, with high-ranking executives.

• With assistance from UIF, prepare high-level funding proposals, donor correspondence and other written materials.

• Assist with and participate in donor/prospect activities including special events and campus visits.

• Maintain current knowledge and practices of development in major gifts and planned giving areas.

• Participate in the UIS Advancement Council and serve as liaison to the other councils, boards and groups as requested to enhance the overall development effort.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Five (5) or more years of combined professional experience in alumni relations, development, fund-raising, general management, or marketing.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master's degree
2. Demonstrated professional experience in higher education or other nonprofit environment.
3. Willingness and ability to assume responsibility for high-level projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer usage, including word processing and use of data/information base systems
Ability to work within a fast-paced, team environment

Physical Demands:

• Sitting : Frequently

Travel Requirements:
40% day and overnight travel is expected.

Employment Policies and other information:

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

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. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.