University of Illinois Chicago · 1 day ago
Executive Director of Development
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago is a leading urban public research university, and they are seeking an Executive Director of Development to set fundraising goals and secure philanthropic support. This role involves managing the development team, engaging with major gift prospects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance fundraising efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Work with AVC and dean to establish strategic direction, develop comprehensive plans, and set real and applicable goals for assigned college and unit advancement programs
Lead and implement assigned college/ unit's development goals and objectives
Actively engage and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, employing appropriate strategies and tactics in prospect and portfolio management. This may include individuals, corporations, and foundations
Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals. Annually solicit 12-20 and close 10-20 major gifts, with a focus on gifts of six figures and above
Manage and oversee the work of development officers with a focus on major gift development
Collaborate with the dean, department heads, faculty, and other key partners across. Advancement and unit to build a compelling case for support. Present the unit's fundraising opportunities articulately, persuasively, and with confidence
Prepare and present proposals to prospects and donors, working with central Advancement teams such as communications and donor relations when appropriate
Partner with unit leadership, Advancement colleagues, faculty, and volunteers to develop and promote compelling engagement opportunities and relationships with assigned prospects to maximize their financial support of the unit's fundraising priorities
Participate in strategy sessions related to individual, corporate, and foundation prospects of interest to colleges and units and special fundraising initiatives
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of prospects pools, program performance, and fundraising initiatives for assigned/college unit
Meet regularly with AVC and dean to define fundraising success, develop appropriate strategies for top priorities and prospects, and ensure optimal performance and results
Staff deans in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for top donors and prospects
Working with deans and their voluntary groups, such as advisory committees, or board of visitors, to cultivate and solicit for major gift support to increase the culture of philanthropy for assigned college/ unit
Work collaboratively with other members of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and the University of Illinois Foundation including annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and communications to ensure an integrated advancement operation
Facilitate and coordinate all communications with assigned prospects and among prospects' University relationships. Track advancement activity and suspect and prospect strategies by entering plans, steps and opportunities in the constituent relationship management database (TED)
Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. May hire, train, develop, and manage stuff to ensure that a qualified staff to exists to meet group objectives
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects related to fundraising as assigned/approved by AVC
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent
Minimum of ten years of successful and progressively responsible experience in fundraising, business development, and/ or related field focused on relationship management
Demonstrated skills in achieving alignment, working cross-unit, providing active support and close collaboration amongst a broad range of stakeholders in relations to strategic plans and execution
Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with academic leaders, faculty, staff, donors, and volunteers
Proven leadership skills
Ability to work in highly complex organizational structure
Tolerance for and ability to work productively in the context of ambiguity, uncertainty and change
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
Excellent problem-solving ability and creativity
Preferred
Higher education fundraising experience preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
10001+ employees
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