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Associate Director of Development - UIC Advancement
Search Extended Until November 4, 2024
Hiring Department : Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1025974
Posting Close Date : November 4, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU / VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago.
UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.
By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university.
Description :
The University of Illinois Chicago Office of the Vice Chancellor of Advancement is seeking a diversity of development professionals who are dynamic and results-oriented to join our team as either an Associate Director or Director of Development based on experience and qualifications.
Both roles will be pivotal in driving fundraising efforts and building strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping us achieve our fundraising goals and expand our impact in the community.
Opportunities exist in the following Colleges : Business, Pharmacy, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Athletics, and the School of Public Health.
Duties :
Actively manages a portfolio of major and planned gift donors rated $25,000 and above, employing appropriate strategies and tactics in prospect and portfolio management.
This may include individuals, corporations and foundations.
- Identifies, qualifies, cultivates and solicits alumni and friends in support of unit and University priorities.
- Meets or exceeds annual performance metrics, including approximately 120 visits per year with UIC alumni and donors to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donations.
- Collaborates with the dean, department heads, faculty and other key partners across Advancement and unit to build a compelling case for support.
- Presents the unit's funding opportunities articulately, persuasively, and with confidence.
- Prepares and presents proposals to prospects and donors, working with central communications and donor relations when appropriate.
- Partners 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.
- Facilitates and coordinates all communications with assigned prospects and among prospects' University relationships.
- Tracks development activity and donor interactions by entering key interactions and strategies into the fundraising database.
- Works closely with director of portfolio management and researchers to review alumni / donor lists in order to identify donor prospects.
- Assists with the preparation of unit-based events and participates in unit- and University-wide events at which alumni, friends, donors and / or prospects are present.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or a foreign equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years professional experience in development or related field.
- Proven success in securing and conducting face-to-face meetings to build and grow relationships.
- The ability, credibility, and capacity to build and sustain effective relationships and partnerships with colleagues and constituencies that are integral to success in the role.
- Excellent writing, communication, presentation, business development, organization and computer / pc skills are required.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong database skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience in a higher education or non-profit setting.
- Experience using alumni / donor database.
FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY BY OCTOBER 18, 2024 RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED. Please state in your cover letter your title of interest and college preference(s).
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. UIC also offers a comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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