Senior Director of Development College of Medicine (COM) at Chicago, University of Illinois

The University of Illinois College of Medicine seeks a
strategic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial fundraising candidate
for a Senior Director of Development.

Reporting to the College of Medicine’s Chief Advancement Officer
(CAO), the Senior Director will be a hands-on partner for the
College of Medicine, bringing entrepreneurial drive and ambition to
a growing fundraising operation that supports the clinical,
educational, and research ambitions of the College of Medicine, UI
Health, and UIC more broadly. They will be responsible for
planning, directing, and implementing activities and programs to
identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and
planned gifts from individual donors and prospects at the
six-figure level and above. They will serve as primary liaison with
department heads and other key faculty to identify fundraising
priorities and initiatives and to develop a strategy for soliciting
funds.

UI College of Medicine Advancement is at a pivotal moment in its
trajectory, with tremendous potential for exponential growth. The
University of Illinois has committed to a substantial investment in
the expansion of Advancement, with the goal of adding approximately
30 new Advancement positions in UI Health over the next two years.
UI Health is truly singular in its breadth of activity and
innovation—from groundbreaking research and medical education led
by world-class faculty, to cutting-edge surgical training, to
innovative healthcare design and delivery, to renowned drug
discovery, and more—and in its dedication to health equity across
these areas. The College of Medicine is among the top-ranked
colleges for African American and Hispanic physicians, and the
hospital and clinics serve among the most diverse populations in
the nation.

The successful candidate will bring at least 8 years of
experience, preferably in an academic medical Advancement setting,
with a clear track record of fundraising success. This individual
must be collaborative by nature, keen to engage individuals across
a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines, and committed to the
mission and goals of the College of Medicine.

Bachelor’s degree required. Travel will be required to key
regions for donor meetings and University business.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Led by Executive
Dean Mark Rosenblatt, the University of Illinois College of
Medicine is one of the largest medical schools in the country, with
a mission to advance health for everyone through outstanding
education, research, clinical care, and social responsibility. Our
diverse student body of over 1,300 students hails from a wide
variety of cultural and economic backgrounds. This diversity adds
to the rich educational experience that is the College of
Medicine.

The College’s campuses—located in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford— take advantage of
the state’s urban and rural environments and offer numerous
opportunities for clinical training and research. Our distinguished
faculty contribute to the college’s reputation as one of the best
schools for both undergraduate and graduate medical education. The
College’s 75 residency programs are highly sought after.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Manage a portfolio of 75-100 donors and prospects by
  qualifying, researching, cultivating, and soliciting gifts of six
  figures or more. Complete a minimum of 100 substantive actions with
  prospective donors.
• Own and play a role in achieving the COM annual fundraising
  goal.
• Help devise and implement an annual advancement plan that
  includes solicitation of principal gifts ($1 million+) and major
  gifts.
• Leverage existing leadership, donors, and opportunities to
  rapidly build new donor bases in support of institutional
  priorities. Use creative, strategic approaches to acquire new
  donors and engage prospects beyond those in current
  portfolios.
• Prepare professional presentations and funding proposals for
  donors as required.
• Serve as advancement subject matter expert for Department
  Heads, Dean, and faculty in developing and implementing strategies
  to solicit gifts.
• Coordinate high-level donor meetings with Executive Dean of the
  College of Medicine, CAO, and with faculty/senior leadership as
  needed for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of priority
  donors.
• Serve as the strategic lead for all assigned donors and
  prospective donor engagement activities.
• Work with the Executive Dean, CAO, and Senior Director of
  Alumni Relations to cultivate and identify alumni for college,
  university, and community awards and recognition.
• Work with Chicago COM data and operations teams to track
  fundraising to date and keep the CAO updated on progress. Develop
  and present in-depth research, metrics, and reports on prospect
  pool, benchmarks, success, and growth.
• Keep TED (Tracking and Engagement Database) updated with
  development actions.
• Work with the Stewardship team to oversee the delivery of
  timely acknowledgment letters, endowment impact reports, and other
  stewardship activities for high-level donors.
• Develop annual stewardship plans for donors and oversee
  execution.
• Collaborate with Chicago COM Alumni Relations and Special
  Events teams to enhance interactions with prospects and donors and
  increase potential gifts.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with academic, clinical,
  and administrative leadership across the organization; ensure that
  the College of Medicine Advancement team is seen as a
  collaborative, proactive, and trustworthy partner capable of
  professionally addressing opportunities and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible fundraising
  experience; an expert in major gifts with experience contributing
  at the strategic level.
• A track record of success personally cultivating, soliciting,
  and stewarding gifts of six figures and above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the
  intellectual depth necessary to understand and translate medical,
  technical, and research information for all internal and external
  audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition, the ideal candidate will bring many of the
following professional qualities and experiences:

• A deep appreciation for the history, achievements, and
  aspirations of the College of Medicine and the ability to
  effectively articulate its mission, relevance, and uniqueness to a
  diverse audience.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic thinker; naturally curious and
  able to recognize connections and opportunities.
• Ability to envision fundable opportunities within a project and
  articulate them in a compelling way to distinct audiences;
  experience identifying value propositions and tailoring them to new
  audiences to expand our donor and prospect base.
• Demonstrated success in identifying new prospects and
  leveraging leadership, donors, and opportunities to build new donor
  bases in support of institutional priorities.
• Experience developing and working with high-level boards,
  inspiring giving and leveraging board members to achieve
  philanthropic goals.
• Success in building trust with and gaining confidence from
  leadership and faculty by thoughtfully and nimbly managing up.
  Ability to anticipate questions and needs of leadership and
  proactively problem solve.
• Sharp eye for operational efficiency and optimal use of time
  and resources. Impeccable attention to detail with superb follow
  through.
• Exceptional diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.
• A keen understanding of the role that diversity and
  intercultural understanding play in achieving excellence.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and its requirements for development
  activities; discretion with donor and prospect information.

To apply for this position, please include a cover
letter and resume.

Application link:
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8171?c=uic