Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving
Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving
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$ 50000 - 60000
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Job Description
Associate Director Leadership Annual Giving
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Associate Director Leadership Annual Giving
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Development-Fundraising
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The Associate Director will help move existing donors up the fundraising pipeline by targeting upgrade solicitations primarily at the $1500 level through personal visits digital and remote engagement and mass fundraising appeals. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors visiting them in person by video or phone. They will also serve as coordinator for the Back-a-Bird program. They will be responsible for the year-over-year growth of the program designed to bring more restricted annual scholarships to Illinois State to support Redbirds.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$50000 - $60000
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors Degree
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Comfort in generating leads or cold calls to interact with prospective donors
4. Proven skill in meeting measurable goals and metrics
5. Ability to meet established deadlines
6. Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter and self-motivator
7. Creative problem-solver who can identify gaps and opportunities and share recommendations to enhance the annual giving fundraising program
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 all the Division of University Advancement
10. Demonstrated ability to behave in a manner that ensures confidentiality of donor data
11. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office emerging technologies and a good understanding of social media
12. Valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications
of one year of experience in fundraising or transferable skills in outreach relationship building solicitations and closing appeals.
with mass solicitation marketing channels such as direct mail email and digital tactics to create meaningful and effective fundraising appeals for donors is preferred. Donor stewardship experience is also an asset.
Work Hours
8-4:30 am. This position will include evening work travel and some weekends may be 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 day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate daily
Proposed Starting Date
August 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
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
Development-FundraisingThe Associate Director will help move existing donors up the fundraising pipeline by targeting upgrade solicitations primarily at the $1500 level through personal visits digital and remote engagement and mass fundraising appeals. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors visiting them in person by video or phone. They will also serve as coordinator for the Back-a-Bird program. They will be responsible for the year-over-year growth of the program designed to bring more restricted annual scholarships to Illinois State to support Redbirds.
Current Opportunities
Department
Development-FundraisingThe Associate Director will help move existing donors up the fundraising pipeline by targeting upgrade solicitations primarily at the $1500 level through personal visits digital and remote engagement and mass fundraising appeals. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors visiting them in person by video or phone. They will also serve as coordinator for the Back-a-Bird program. They will be responsible for the year-over-year growth of the program designed to bring more restricted annual scholarships to Illinois State to support Redbirds.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
