Assistant Director for Development

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Development to lead donor engagement through personal outreach, face-to-face visits, events, and communications. This front-line fundraising role aims to maximize annual support and deepen involvement with the University.

The Assistant Director will cultivate the Student Affairs major gift pipeline, collaborate with the University Advancement team, and occasionally work evenings, weekends, and travel regionally or longer.

Responsibilities

• Engage donors and prospects through personal outreach, including face-to-face visits, programs, events, and communications.

Job description

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We are seeking an Assistant Director of Development. This role is a

front-line fundraising position, with primary responsibility for

engaging donors and prospects through personal outreach, including

face-to-face visits, key programs, events, and communications, with the

goal of maximizing annual support and deepening institutional

involvement. The Assistant Director will use phone, email, social media,

visits, and events, as well as other creative tools for engagement and

cultivation, and solicitation of annual and leadership level gifts. They

will continue to grow and build the Student Affairs pipeline of major

gift prospects. As a member of Student Affairs, the Assistant Director

will be responsible for continuously learning about Illinois State

Universitys culture, programs, and evolving volunteer and fundraising

opportunities. A donor-centric approach is used to inspire and qualify

philanthropic interests in any area of Student Affairs, as well as

Illinois State University, which is achieved through a strong

partnership with the University Advancement team. The Assistant Director

position will require occasional evening and weekend hours. Donor

outreach will involve regional visits and events, with potential for

occasional long-distance and overnight travel.