This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12496423 Associate Director of Development -- Gies College of Business

Office of Advancement

Remote/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 Summary

Assist 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 Qualifications

Bachelor\'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. Experien e working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Documented 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 Year

At 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