Director of Development
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Job Location:
Normal, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 64000 - 82000
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Development
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Director of Development
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Development-Fundraising
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The Director of Development represents Illinois State University in pursuing major gifts (funding commitments of $25000 or more made via outright pledged or planned gift arrangements) from individuals. The individual holding the position will develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate solicit and secure major gifts and qualify new major gift prospects. As appropriate the individual will collaborate with development colleagues working on behalf of ISU colleges or administrative units and with deans other campus administrative leaders and faculty/staff.
Primary responsibilities will be implemented through regular and frequent visits and other substantive contacts with constituents.
Significant travel will be an essential part of the position as well as occasional participation in evening and weekend activities.
This position will interact with a great deal of people who are very important to the University. The effectiveness of this work contributes to an enhanced institutional image improved internal and external relationships development of a philanthropic culture on campus and the ability to generate private funds for the University.
Additional Information
This search will fill two open positions.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$64000 - $82000
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree
2. At least one year of development/fundraising experience or equivalent work experience or education in areas that demonstrate the capacity for success in major gift fundraising.
3. Ability to work in a goals-oriented environment.
4. Ability to work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure.
5. Ability to facilitate personal interactions in formal and informal social settings.
6. Ability to work in a collaborative environment in which both teamwork and individual initiative is necessary.
7. Outstanding interpersonal skills.
8. Highly motivated assertive and organized.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability to work with diverse constituencies from all disciplines including donors faculty staff students and select corporations and foundations.
11. Ability to complete work under deadlines.
12. Understanding and commitment to the mission of higher education in general and specifically the mission of Illinois State University.
13. Willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel both in-state and out-of-state.
14. Valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated experience in successful major gift fundraising.
2. Experience working in higher education.
Work Hours
Varies
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to perform sedentary work involving sitting the majority of the time.
2. Ability to conduct or attend meetings in various locations on and off campus.
3. Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
February 25 2026
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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
Mark Wunder
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.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
Department
Development-FundraisingThe Director of Development represents Illinois State University in pursuing major gifts (funding commitments of $25000 or more made via outright pledged or planned gift arrangements) from individuals. The individual holding the position will develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate solicit and secure major gifts and qualify new major gift prospects. As appropriate the individual will collaborate with development colleagues working on behalf of ISU colleges or administrative units and with deans other campus administrative leaders and faculty/staff.
Current Opportunities
Department
Development-FundraisingThe Director of Development represents Illinois State University in pursuing major gifts (funding commitments of $25000 or more made via outright pledged or planned gift arrangements) from individuals. The individual holding the position will develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate solicit and secure major gifts and qualify new major gift prospects. As appropriate the individual will collaborate with development colleagues working on behalf of ISU colleges or administrative units and with deans other campus administrative leaders and faculty/staff.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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