Development Lead: Donor Relations & Giving
Illinois State University
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Job summary
Illinois State University in Bloomington, IL seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Development to advance fundraising initiatives and cultivate lasting donor relationships with alumni, friends and partners. You will coordinate campaigns, prepare proposals and reports, track development metrics, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align giving priorities with university goals.
You'll also participate in events, manage a donor portfolio, and support budgeting and planning to ensure
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising and philanthropy.
- Knowledge of annual giving and planned giving concepts.
- Budgeting and financial planning skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Organizational and project management strengths.
- Experience in higher education or nonprofit fundraising preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, or related field.
- Commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
Responsibilities
- Identify, cultivate, and steward donors and prospects.
- Coordinate fundraising campaigns and prepare proposals and reports.
- Track development metrics and align giving priorities with goals.
- Participate in events and manage a donor portfolio.
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Job description
Illinois State University in Bloomington, IL seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Development to advance fundraising initiatives and cultivate lasting donor relationships with alumni, friends and partners. You will coordinate campaigns, prepare proposals and reports, track development metrics, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align giving priorities with university goals.
You'll also participate in events, manage a donor portfolio, and support budgeting and planning to ensure
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