Director of Engagement and Development, Discovery Partners Institute
4 weeks ago
The University of Illinois Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Engagement and Development to join our team at the Discovery Partners Institute. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for building and managing dynamic suspect/prospect pools, impact-focused investment opportunities, and strategic cultivation plans for top prospects.
Key Responsibilities:- Implement a core suite of engagement, fundraising, and stewardship mechanisms aligned with industry best practices to position DPI for successful major and principal gift fundraising.
- Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including Chicago civic leaders and academic leaders across universities.
- Develop a culture of team-based fundraising focused on value-add partnerships with internal collaborators across DPI and the university ecosystem.
- Capture and increase mindshare across Chicagoland through bespoke engagement opportunities and coordinated digital engagement.
- Responsible for researching, formulating, obtaining approval, introducing, and managing all systems, processes, practices, and policies in area of responsibility.
- Bachelor's degree with at least five years of relevant advancement or fundraising experience.
- Minimum of five years of successful major gift fundraising or related career experience.
- Results-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with changing priorities and sometimes moving deadlines.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Exhibits development program values of integrity, civility, collaboration, innovation, and impact.
The University of Illinois Foundation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Foundation Full timeJob Title: Director of Engagement and Development, Discovery Partners InstituteThe University of Illinois Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Engagement and Development for the Discovery Partners Institute. This is a critical role that will be responsible for building and managing relationships with...
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Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Foundation Full timeDirector of Engagement and Development, Discovery Partners InstituteThe University of Illinois Foundation is seeking a highly skilled Director of Engagement and Development to join our team at the Discovery Partners Institute. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for building and managing dynamic suspect/prospect pools,...
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