Strategic Director of Major Gifts & Development

UIC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/deps

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford is seeking a Director of Development to lead major and planned gift fundraising from individual donors and prospects. You will partner with department heads to identify priorities and develop a fundraising strategy at five figures and above.

Travel will be required to key regions for donor meetings and University business, with collaboration across COM and Chicago COM teams to maximize donor engagement and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years in development or related field.
• Proven success in securing face-to-face major solicitations.
• Collaborative, team-based work style.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organization and computer skills.
• Experience using fundraising software and data management.
• Ability to travel, including overnight, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Actively manages a portfolio of major and planned gift donors $25,000+ with targeted strategies.
• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, and solicits alumni and friends for College of Medicine and University priorities.
• Meets or exceeds annual metrics, including ~120 donor visits per year.
• Prepares professional presentations and funding proposals for donors.
• Directs development strategy to align with education, research, and clinical priorities.
• Leads COM Rockford strategic initiatives for the Advancement team.
• Coordinates high-level donor meetings with senior leaders for cultivation and stewardship.
• Collaborates with Communications to enhance donor-focused content in newsletters and social media.
• Tracks fundraising progress and presents metrics to leadership.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Donor relations

Team collaboration

Communication

Presentation skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Fundraising software

Job description

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford is seeking a Director of Development to lead major and planned gift fundraising from individual donors and prospects. You will partner with department heads to identify priorities and develop a fundraising strategy at five figures and above.

Travel will be required to key regions for donor meetings and University business, with collaboration across COM and Chicago COM teams to maximize donor engagement and stewardship.