Associate Director Redbird Philanthropy Engagement Center
Associate Director Redbird Philanthropy Engagement Center
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Associate Director Redbird Philanthropy Engagement Center
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Associate Director Redbird Philanthropy Engagement Center (RPEC)
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: DevelopmentFundraising
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
Associate Director Redbird Philanthropy Engagement Center is the chief Philanthropy Engagement Center fundraiser and reports to the Senior Director of Annual Giving and will work closely with them to grow the new Redbird Philanthropy Engagement Center. The center utilizes student talent and human resources to engage donors across a multitude of fundraising marketing channels utilizing communication cadences to maximize relationship building and secure fundraising production. The Associate Director will be the lead fundraiser and frontline manager for student employees and will execute recruitment training and retention strategies. They will also lead the use of technology to execute fundraising strategies through the center. In this role the Associate Director will help to plan and implement the vision for the next phase of the engagement center. This will include building the new Student Development Officer program designed to qualify major gift leads through digital visits with student gift officers.
In addition the Associate Director will be responsible for the Student Philanthropy program including project management event planning and mass appeal strategies designed to educate students about philanthropy and acquire students as donors. The Sr. Director and Associate Director will partner to develop metrics conduct data analysis test strategies and adjust to build a successful Philanthropy Engagement Center that benefits both the Annual and Major giving programs. The position will be responsible for personal fundraising metrics and leading the philanthropy engagement fundraising .
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$50000 $60000 Annually
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors Degree
2. Minimum of one year of experience in fundraising or transferable skills
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Proven skill in meeting goals and metrics
5. Ability to meet established deadlines
6. Demonstrated ability to work as a selfstarter and selfmotivator
7. Creative problemsolver who can identify gaps and opportunities and share recommendations to enhance the new Philanthropy Engagement Center
8. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
9. Ability to constructively integrate and contribute as a member of the Annual Giving team and the entire Development Department as well as the Division of University Advancement
10. Demonstrated ability to behave in a manner that ensure confidentiality of donor data
11. Valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications
1. Technical aptitude and experience with phonathon or mass fundraising appeal solicitation practices and software products.
2. Adept at segmenting scripting and developing an outreach strategy appropriate for each segment.
3. Experience managing employees or student employees specifically in fundraising arena.
4. Must be a proven fundraiser with the ability to build personal relationships and utilize technology to be scalable for Annual Giving fundraising.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional evening and weekend work as required.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete daytoday work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
7/11/2025
Required Applicant Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Position open until filled. First review of applications will be conducted on May 21.
University Benefit Highlights:
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
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Information for Applicants
Jillian Nelson
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
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Department
DevelopmentFundraisingIllinois State University seeks an Associate Director to lead the new Redbird Philanthropy Engagement Center managing student fundraising teams and developing innovative donor engagement strategies. This dynamic role offers a $50000$60000 salary and combines handson fundraising with leadership opportunities to build student philanthropy programs and qualify major gift prospects. The ideal candidate possesses fundraising experience excellent communication skills and the creative vision to help shape this exciting new center that bridges annual and major giving programs.
Current Opportunities
Department
DevelopmentFundraisingIllinois State University seeks an Associate Director to lead the new Redbird Philanthropy Engagement Center managing student fundraising teams and developing innovative donor engagement strategies. This dynamic role offers a $50000$60000 salary and combines handson fundraising with leadership opportunities to build student philanthropy programs and qualify major gift prospects. The ideal candidate possesses fundraising experience excellent communication skills and the creative vision to help shape this exciting new center that bridges annual and major giving programs.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
