The Director of Development for the University of Illinois Springfield has primary responsibility to raise significant, substantial philanthropic support for UIS’ mission and goals. These goals are often aligned with UIS capital or comprehensive campaigns and are implemented through the University’s colleges, schools, and other academic and nonacademic units. This representative 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 up to 150 prospects and have 15 or more face-to-face donor visits or other significant donor contacts per month.

Duties and Responsibilities Include, but are Not Limited to:

  • 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. (25%)
  • 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. (20%)
  • 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. (10%)
  • Track development activity and donor interactions within the UIF fundraising database and collaborate with Prospect Development for portfolio management. (10%)
  • Assist in directing capital and comprehensive campaigns of UIF and the UIS campus. (5%)
  • Execute successful corporate and foundation donor relations activities, including gift development, with high-ranking (5%)
  • 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. (5%)

Qualifications Include:

 Minimum Qualifications:

1.  Bachelor’s degree

2. Five (5) or more years of combined professional experience in alumni relations, development, fundraising, 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, and 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

Salary Range: $80,000 – $88,000

To view the full job description please visit: Uof I Springfield Directors of Development 824

To Apply: https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/830?c=uis