Director of Development – University of Illinois Springfield

Position Title:   Director of
Development

Department:     Division of Advancement

Organization:   University of Illinois Springfield

Job Summary

Representative who plans strategies and actively seeks major
gifts for the benefit of the University of Illinois Springfield
(UIS). The position’s emphasis is on identification, cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors and prospects.
The individual is expected to develop and manage a portfolio of
approximately 150 prospects and have 15 or more face-to-face donor
visits or other significant donor contacts per month.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and provide stewardship
  activities for major gift prospects and donors in collaboration
  with UIF and the colleges and units of UIS, and serve as prospect
  manager and solicitor for major donor prospects with giving
  potential of $25,000 or more, coordinating all activities
  associated with securing and stewarding major gift commitments.
  (25%)
• Travel to local and regional territories to develop working
  relationships with high-end prospective donors; some travel will be
  in conjunction with that of the UIS Vice Chancellor for
  Advancement/UIF Senior Vice President and/or the UIS Chancellor.
  (20%)
• Provide development leadership and plan and execute fundraising
  plans for assigned college(s), units and departments of UIS (likely
  CHST for this position), coordinating plans in conjunction with
  deans, chairs and directors. Participate in high-level volunteer or
  advisory board, when requested. (10%)
• Track development activity and donor interactions within the
  UIF fundraising database and collaborate with Prospect Development
  for portfolio management. (10%)
• Assist in directing capital and comprehensive campaigns of UIF
  and the UIS campus. (5%)
• Execute successful corporate and foundation donor relations
  activities, including gift development, with high-ranking
  executives. (5%)
• With assistance from UIF, prepare high-level funding proposals,
  donor correspondence and other written materials.
• Assist with and participate in donor/prospect activities
  including special events and campus visits. (5%)
• Maintain current knowledge and practices of development in
  major gifts and planned giving areas. (5%)
• Participate in the UIS Advancement Council and serve as liaison
  to the other councils, boards and groups as requested to enhance
  the overall development effort. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Qualifications

           
Minimum
Qualifications          
1.  Bachelor’s degree

           
Preferred
Qualifications           
1.  Master’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer usage, including word processing and use of
  data/information base systems
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, team environment

Travel Requirements

Day and overnight travel is expected (40%)

Additional Responsibilities

This job description reflects the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this position. It is not
designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of
employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s
right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job
at any time. All employees are required to complete mandatory
training by established deadlines (including, but not limited to,
annual ethics training and sexual harassment training).