Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences
About The Position
The Director of Development serves as the development liaison to the College of Arts and Sciences (the College) and represents the College in pursuing major gifts (funding commitments of $25,000 or more made via outright, pledged, or planned gift arrangements). The individual holding this position will develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate, solicit, and secure major gifts and qualify new major gift prospects. The individual will work in close collaboration with the Dean of the College and will work as needed with other administrators, faculty, and staff of the College. As appropriate, the individual will collaborate with other development officers working on behalf of Illinois State University's other colleges and administrative units. Primary responsibilities will be implemented through regular and frequent visits and other substantive contacts with constituents to facilitate major gift support. Significant travel will be an essential part of the position, as well as occasional participation in evening and weekend activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 year of development/fundraising experience or equivalent work experience in areas that demonstrate the capacity for success in major gift fundraising.
- Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment.
- Ability to work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment in which both teamwork and individual initiative are necessary.
- Highly motivated, assertive, and organized.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse constituencies, including donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and select corporations and foundations.
- Ability to complete work under deadlines.
- Understanding and commitment to the mission of higher education in general and specifically the mission of Illinois State University and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in successful major gift fundraising.
- Experience working in higher education, with preference for experience working with and/or knowledge of liberal arts and sciences disciplines.
Benefits
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
