The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford is seeking an experienced candidate for a Director of Development. The Director is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing activities and programs to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and planned gifts from individual donors and prospects at the five-figure level and above. They serve as primary liaison with department heads and other key faculty to identify fundraising priorities and initiatives and to develop a strategy for soliciting funds.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development based in Chicago, this position will focus on qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts as well as expanding the College of Medicine Rockford’s major gift prospect pool. S/he will collaborate with the Chicago COM team on major gift strategies and will be able to leverage the Chicago COM team for alumni relations, donor relations, events, and corporate and foundation proposal development. Travel will be required to key regions for donor meetings and University business.

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage a portfolio of 120 donors and prospects by qualifying, researching, cultivating, and soliciting gifts of $25,000 or more from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Complete a minimum of 125 visits annually.
  • Prepare professional presentations and funding proposals for donors as required.
  • Direct development strategy and activities to ensure alignment with Chief Advancement Officer priorities and initiatives.
  • Serve as advancement subject matter expert for Department Heads, Dean, and faculty in developing and implementing strategies to solicit gifts, scholarships, facilities, or endowments to fund the mission of the College.
  • Serve as subject matter lead on COM Rockford, including the Rural Medicine and Medical Evaluation Response Initiative Team programs, for the COM Advancement team.
  • Coordinate high-level donor meetings with Dean of College of Medicine Rockford and with faculty/senior leadership as needed for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of priority donors.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • A minimum of five years of fundraising experience, preferably in higher education, or transferable relevant experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, management, organizational and communication skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with a fundraising database.
  • Salary Commensurate with Experience

To view the full job description, please visit:U of I School of Med Development Director 923

To apply, please visit:  https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/6859?c=uic