Illinois State University Hiring for Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving at Normal, Illinois Full Time

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Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Development-Fundraising
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Associate Director will help move existing donors up the fundraising pipeline by targeting upgrade solicitations, primarily at the $1,500 level, through personal visits, digital and remote engagement, and mass fundraising appeals. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors, visiting them in person, by video or phone. They will also serve as coordinator for the Back-a-Bird program. They will be responsible for the year-over-year growth of the program designed to bring more restricted, annual scholarships to Illinois State to support Redbirds.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Comfort in generating leads or “cold calls” to interact with prospective donors
4. Proven skill in meeting measurable goals and metrics
5. Ability to meet established deadlines
6. Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter and self-motivator
7. Creative problem-solver who can identify gaps and opportunities and share recommendations to enhance the annual giving fundraising program
8. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
9. Ability to constructively integrate and contribute as a member of the Annual Giving team and the entire Development Department, as well as all the Division of University Advancement
10. Demonstrated ability to behave in a manner that ensures confidentiality of donor data
11. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, emerging technologies, and a good understanding of social media
12. Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

1. Minimum of one year of experience in fundraising or transferable skills in outreach, relationship building, solicitations and closing appeals.
2. Experience with mass solicitation marketing channels such as direct mail, email, and digital tactics to create meaningful and effective fundraising appeals for donors is preferred. Donor stewardship experience is also an asset.

Work Hours

Work hours are 8-4:30 p.m. with some evening and weekend hours. Requires travel, both day trips and potential overnight travel in-state and out-of-state. Job is performed in a variety of environments ranging from office setting to events such as receptions, dinners, meetings, and conferences. May require travel by car, train, plane and/or other public transport. After 6 months of employment, there is an option to work in a hybrid remote environment as agreed upon with the Sr. Managing Director, Annual Giving and Philanthropy Engagement.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate daily

Proposed Starting Date

Fall Semester 2023

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List – (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional 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”

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Contact Information for Applicants

Jillian Nelson
309-438-2592

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.

Application Opened: 09/11/2023 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open until filled

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Current OpportunitiesAssociate Director, Leadership Annual GivingOpened09/11/2023 ClosesDepartmentDevelopment-FundraisingIllinois State University is hiring an Associate Director to help move existing donors up the fundraising pipeline by targeting upgrade solicitations, primarily at the $1,500 level, through personal visits, digital and remote engagement, and mass fundraising appeals. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors, visiting them in person, by video or phone.

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