executive Director, illinois prairie community foundation

Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (IPCF) is a central Illinois-based grant-making public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan Counties. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, IPCF brings together the financial resources of individuals, families and businesses to effectively support nonprofits, fund initiatives, and make a positive impact in the communities served. The combined portfolio under management is approximately $24 million, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants awarded annually.

IPCF is seeking a new Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and community impact. The Executive Director provides leadership and direction in fulfilling and advancing its mission. The position is responsible for leading the achievement of the organization’s operational and strategic goals including the success of IPCF’s funds and donor development, fiscal management, grants and program operations, board relations, human capital management, community relations and administrative matters.

Applicants should be prepared to submit a cover letter and resume detailing current and past professional responsibilities and successes.

For more information, go to https://ilprairiecf.org/job-opportunities

director of development, eastern illinois university (two open positions)

director of development, mennonite college of nursing, illinois state university

Building upon the positive momentum and increasing success in fundraising in recent years, Illinois State University is seeking a Director of Development to represent the Mennonite College of Nursing in securing major gifts to benefit the college. The ISU Mennonite College of Nursing is poised to build upon a long history of academic excellence in nursing education and research, where students thrive in the small nursing college environment while having the recognition and advantages of a larger university. The Director of Development will play a key role in advancing the college, and Illinois State University, to achieve even greater success in the future.

This position offers a talented and motivated person with an opportunity to join an accomplished and collaborative University Advancement team. The individual selected for this position will be part of a vibrant university community and an outstanding educational institution that is ranked among the nation’s top public universities and is recognized as one of the best universities to work for. Illinois State is seeking a person with the skills and drive to help inspire philanthropic support from alumni and friends that will advance the university. If you embrace the mission and power of public higher education in general and nursing education specifically, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy, or have an interest in, connecting
with people from diverse backgrounds to help them achieve their philanthropic goals, this could be an excellent next step on your career journey. While fundraising experience – especially in higher education or on behalf of a health care organization – is a plus, applicable skills from related career experience outside of fundraising will also be considered (e.g., marketing, public relations, sales, health care positions, contract negotiations, communication, etc.).

The Director of Development will be responsible for major gift fundraising activities including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewarding of major gift prospects. The Director will work within the Division of University Advancement and will be an important partner with the Dean of the college and other administrative leaders and faculty in advancing the college’s and university’s strategic fundraising priorities. The position is full-time and requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in development/fundraising or equivalent work experience that demonstrates the capacity for success in major gift fundraising.

In alignment with the mission and core values of Illinois State University, the Division of University Advancement is committed to and fully embraces the philosophy and belief that a diverse community is among an institution’s greatest strengths. University Advancement is committed to an inclusive work environment allowing colleagues to discover, contribute, grow, and belong, and ensures people feel safe, valued, and respected. To that end, we encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities who seek to advance the university’s philanthropic goals.

Please apply online here.  

director of advancement operations - eastern illinois university

Salary Range: $75,000-$82,000

Associate Director of Annual Giving - Eureka College

Salary Range:  $40,000-$45,000

To see full position and how to apply, please visit: Employment | Eureka College

POSITION SUMMARY:  The assistant director will serve as the strategic and tactical leader for annual giving at Eureka College. This person will demonstrate experience with executing visionary annual giving programs in higher education and not for profit settings. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who can both connect and organize groups. Well versed in industry best practices, the assistant director will lead direct marketing (mail and email), Phonathon, crowdfunding, and special initiatives including Founder’s Day. for constituent groups including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the College.
Serving as a strong collaborative partner, and advisor to staff across the College with annual giving responsibilities, the assistant director is responsible for implementing the vision for the program across the College to meet the SMART goals for increased retention and acquisition of donors, and a strengthened pipeline of donors, with emphasis on adhering to the annual giving logic model.
This position will report to the senior director of advancement and collaborate the vice president.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
Adhere to the annual giving logic model and implement its SMART goals:
Organize all facets of the Eureka College annual giving effort which is the foundation of all of the college’s giving;
Serve as lead College strategist for annual giving programs; 
Develop and execute comprehensive transformational strategies for annual giving that achieve the college goals for donor retention and acquisition, growth in both donors and dollars, and increased support from undergraduate alumni as measured in the SMART goals;
Engages donors and volunteers to expand giving through their personal networks by creating steering committees and groups for each of the annual giving programs.
Identify and execute targeted annual giving strategies for key audiences, including constituent groups (Greeks societies, African Americans, Reagan Alumni) LYBUNTS, SYBUNTS, futures/non-donors, undergraduate alumni, recent graduates, graduate alumni, reunion-year alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and students;
Advise and mentor staff in the College with annual giving responsibilities; 
Regularly evaluate existing programs, strategies and tactics and recommend and implement future approaches for annual giving;
Monitor industry best practices, trends, issues, and technologies, and propose innovative strategies and tactics to advance divisional and College objectives; 
Identify and track appropriate metrics on a monthly basis to develop reports to monitor and shape program success; 
Collaborate closely with colleagues in advancement to create a leadership annual giving process;
Partner with the advancement to develop stewardship programs for annual giving donors and groups, i.e. giving societies, new donor recognition; and 

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
Supervise student worker(s) who provide administrative support for the office. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training volunteers; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION:
Essential:  A bachelor's degree is required for this position with preference for marketing.

EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated experience in working with volunteer led initiatives.
Expertise in annual giving and direct marketing principles, strategies and tactics.
Outstanding strategic communications, writing, and editing skills.
Extensive experience with digital and direct marketing.
Knowledge of audience analysis, marketing analytics, and metrics.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar software.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills (experience with AI a plus).
Ability to maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations and meet deadlines.
Creativity in developing innovative annual giving and strategies.
The ability to contribute in a high-performing team environment.

fiscal and event officer - casa

Salary Range:  $25-$30/hour

Full posting

General Description:

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect in the court system. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Fiscal and Event Officer to join our team. The Fiscal and Event Officer will be responsible for all revenue tracking, planning, organizing, and executing fundraising events to support CASA's mission.

The Fiscal and Event Officer’s main goal is to manage incoming revenue and reporting requirements to support the growth of services provided by CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. They work closely with the Executive Director to enhance and implement appropriate mission focused strategies. Managing the fiscal process and compliance is key part of this position.

Fundraising will be related to running events and event software that assist in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors providing direct support, while disseminating the mission of CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. They will oversee fundraising event strategies, manage database list generation and improvement, manages annual fund appeals, direct mail initiatives. The Fiscal and Event Officer oversees special projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

The Fiscal and Event Officer should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

• 2-4 years of experience in event planning and fundraising, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Personal and Professional Integrity commitment to CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit’s goals and mission
• Demonstrates experience and professionalism in marketing and public relations activities for events.
• Demonstrates awareness of confidentiality of donor and volunteer records
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
• Demonstrates analytical ability to continually improve processes to increase fundraising and development opportunities.
• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to interact positively in many different settings with the public, government officials, attorneys and other court personnel, media, funding sources, staff members, board members and advocates.
• Demonstrates experience in recruiting, organizing, and supporting volunteers for events.
• Strong technical skills and comfort with managing event technology and databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Donor/Event Software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizations and fundraising best practices.
• Familiarity with peer-to-peer fundraising strategies and techniques.

Cooperative Working Relationships:

The Fiscal and Event Officer reports to the Executive Director and works collaboratively with the Administrative Assistant and program staff as needed. The Fiscal and Event Officer will be involved with the special event committees.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities and relationships with other people in the organization are outlined below:

Fiscal:

• Process all revenue received by CASA into the correct revenue stream for the bookkeeper.
• Maintain revenue files for audit.
• Record all revenue in donor software and generate acknowledgement letters for mailing in timely manner.
• Manage donor software for all gifts.
• Process monthly & quarterly pledge transactions the 1st of the month and generate acknowledge letters.
• Develops with the Executive Director an annual plan for the cultivation and solicitation of funding and appropriate budgets for the organizations ongoing special events.

Events: Manage all CASA events

1. Event Planning and Execution: o Collaborate with the CASA team to develop event concepts, themes, and goals.

• Research and identify suitable venues for events, considering factors such as capacity, location, and cost.
• Designs solicitation packets for sponsorship opportunities
• Develops monthly progress reports of fundraising activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to secure necessary services and products for events.
• Assist in creating event pages on various platforms, ensuring alignment with CASA's branding.
• Manage event logistics, including timelines, expenses, and participant registrations.
• Oversee event setup, including decorations, audiovisual equipment, and signage.
• Coordinate event volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operations during the event.
• Handle post-event activities, such as collecting and tracking event contributions, sending invoices and receipts, and updating donor databases.

2. Fundraising and Outreach: o Develop and implement strategies to maximize fundraising efforts during events.

• Engage with event participants to provide support and guidance in their fundraising efforts.
• Coordinate outreach efforts for auction donations and in-kind contributions.
• Draft compelling auction descriptions and create attractive auction displays.
• Assist event participants in leveraging social media and other platforms for fundraising and outreach.
• Collaborate with the CASA team to identify and cultivate potential event sponsors and donors.
• Develop relationships with donors and provides effective stewardship, cultivation, and ongoing communications to existing donors and potential prospects.
• Coordinate direct mail campaigns, prospect mailings and mailing lists with Administrative Assistant

3. Virtual Event Expertise: o Stay updated on virtual event platforms and technologies.

• Utilize virtual event platforms to host online fundraising events and activities.
• Assist participants in navigating virtual event platforms and maximizing their engagement.
• Manage virtual event databases, including registration pages and email blasts.
• Ensure seamless integration of virtual event elements into overall event planning and execution.

4. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising:

• Leverage peer-to-peer fundraising strategies to engage supporters and expand fundraising reach.
• Provide guidance and resources to event participants for successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
• Track and analyze peer-to-peer fundraising progress and provide regular reports to the CASA team.

5. Current scope of events:

• CASAblanca Dancing with the Stars, guest 600-800, 25 volunteers, revenue $300K+
• Sip Savor Smoke, guest 120-150, 10 staff/volunteers, revenue $30K-$40K+
• $1M Hole-In-One Golf Event, guest 72-80, 10 staff/volunteers, revenue $25k-$35K
• Other events may include Cocktails for CASA, Summer Concert, Appreciation Dinner

Experience:

Our ideal candidate will have 2-4+ years in nonprofit development, fundraising events, and event marketing with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work well with people including the staff, board of directors, donors, and volunteers are required. Self motivated with excellent time management skills. Microsoft office, Donor and Event Software, and social media oversight skills are essential.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent – advanced degree a plus.

Specific knowledge or experience: Fundraising, marketing, community outreach, computer – word processing, spread sheets & database, event software, and event volunteer management.

Employee Classification: Part-time (20 hours/week), Exempt.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Director of philanthropy - community foundation of central illinois

Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000

Full position description here.

director of development - university of illinois, springfield

Salary Range:  $75,000-$90,000

Foundation Database Analyst – ICC Educational Foundation

Salary: $49,853.48 – $57,331.50 Annually