Director of Major Gifts & Alumni Partnerships

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford seeks an experienced Director of Development to lead major and planned gift initiatives, manage donor portfolios, and drive strategies that advance education, research, and clinical priorities.

Collaborating with COM Rockford leadership and the Chicago team, you will travel for donor meetings and engage faculty to cultivate gifts at five figures and above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years in development or related field.
• Proven success in major solicitations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with fundraising software and data management.
• Ability to travel including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Actively manages a portfolio of major and planned gift donors $25,000+; applies strategies for solicitation and stewardship.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit alumni and friends for COM priorities.
• Meet or exceed annual metrics with ~120 visits annually for major gifts.
• Prepare proposals and funding requests for donors as needed.
• Direct development strategy to align with educational, research, and clinical goals.
• Lead COM Rockford strategy and coordinate with leadership and faculty.

Skills

Major gift cultivation

Portfolio management

Communication

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Fundraising software

Job description

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford seeks an experienced Director of Development to lead major and planned gift initiatives, manage donor portfolios, and drive strategies that advance education, research, and clinical priorities.

Collaborating with COM Rockford leadership and the Chicago team, you will travel for donor meetings and engage faculty to cultivate gifts at five figures and above.