Director of Development

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Chicago Full time
About the Opportunity

The University of Illinois Chicago Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement is seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to join our team as a Director of Development. This is an exciting opportunity to drive fundraising efforts and build strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a portfolio of major and planned gift donors, employing strategies and tactics in prospect and portfolio management.
  • Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit alumni and friends in support of unit and University priorities.
  • 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 funding opportunities articulately, persuasively, and with confidence.
  • Prepare and present proposals to prospects and donors, working with central 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.
  • Facilitate and coordinate all communications with assigned prospects and among prospects' University relationships.
  • Track development activity and donor interactions by entering key interactions and strategies into the fundraising database.
  • Work closely with director of portfolio management and researchers to review alumni/donor lists in order to identify donor prospects.
  • Assist with the preparation of unit-based events and participate in unit- and University-wide events at which alumni, friends, donors, and/or prospects are present.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of proven and successful experience in development or a related field, preferably in an institution of higher learning.
  • Proven success in securing and conducting face-to-face meetings for major solicitations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, business development, organization, and computer/PC skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and fundraising software.


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