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

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for two full-time Director of Development positions. These positions, reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA), will secure private support for EIU in alignment with the funding priorities outlined by the Vice President of Advancement and the assigned college or unit. The successful candidates will be collaborative and innovative team members who, through strategic work and relationship building, will help EIU grow our donor pipelines and the philanthropic landscape at EIU.
Located in Charleston, Illinois, Eastern Illinois University is a regional comprehensive institution, and we are committed to offering all students an exceptional, accessible, and affordable education. In fact, EIU offers the lowest cost of attendance of any public university in Illinois. Our picturesque campus offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and 36 graduate degree programs. It's an exciting time to join EIU as a member of the advancement team. Guided by the work of Plan 2028, EIU's strategic plan, we are preparing for a comprehensive fundraising campaign. We have immense opportunity to build driven philanthropic opportunities for donors in areas such as scholarships, experiential learning support, student success and persistence, student life and experiences, innovative spaces and technologies, and more.
The focus of this position is to actively manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors. Work will include pipeline growth, donor qualification, cultivation and solicitation, as well as some stewardship of existing donors.
Job Duties Include
 Manage a portfolio of major donor prospects capable of making gifts of $25,000 or more in support of EIU, with a focus on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and gift closure within assigned portfolio.
 Meet with donors and donor prospects 25-50% time via travel, on-campus visits, phone, and video conferencing, including some evenings and weekends.
 In partnership with the VPUA, advancement colleagues, and assigned units, develop strategies to increase constituent pipelines.
 Develop and execute strategies for assigned unit{s} that will support unit philanthropic priorities and successfully increase major gift support.
 Develop and maintain close collaborative partnerships with assigned units to gain a strong understanding of programs and initiatives to identify and define opportunities for private support.
 Collaborate with stewardship and engagement colleagues on developing strategic engagement plans for key alumni and donors.
 Develop and maintain close collaborative partnerships with campus and unit colleagues to ensure a strong baseline knowledge of campus, college, and unit
programs and priorities and an ability to devise and execute sound prospect strategies for philanthropic opportunities.
 
 Participate in advancement strategy meetings, assisting colleagues and providing support for all ongoing programs and operations as needed to help meet the
fundraising goals.
 Document all activities, interactions, and other relevant data in the alumni/donor database.
 Serve as the point of contact for assigned units for all fund administration and management questions.
Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.
The University and Community: Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff, and students. Established in 1895, EIU boasts a rich, 125-year tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships, and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest's top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report.
EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois - a comfortable and safe east central town within a two-to three-hour drive of three major metropolitan areas -- Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.
Qualifications
 Bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
 A minimum of four years of successful advancement experience or more than five years of experience in a closely related field.
 Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
 Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
 
 Demonstrated ability to positively represent EIU in visits with alumni, donors and constituents
 Proven track record in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors
 Documented fundraising success
 Experience working in higher education or other complex organization
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 Demonstrated understanding of major donor prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, preferably in a higher education environment.
 Strong active listening and communication skills
 Ability to develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with constituents Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. EIU is pleased to offer
employees exceptional benefits.
 
 
Application Instructions
Applications: A complete application will include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.  Application materials must be submitted to
For questions regarding the search, please contact Jon McKenzie, Screening Committee Chair, at jrmckenzie@eiu.edu.

director of advancement operations - eastern illinois university

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

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for Director of Advancement Operations. This position, reporting directly to the Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA) and serving on the EIU Advancement leadership team, is responsible for advancement operations for central advancement. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, innovative, detail-oriented and data-driven advancement professional who will establish new operational standards and participate in the creation of new fundraising strategies as we prepare to launch a comprehensive fundraising campaign. This position will also serve as our key data and portfolio strategist and will play a key role in the launch of our new CRM.
Located in Charleston, Illinois, Eastern Illinois University is a regional comprehensive institution, and we are committed to offering all students an exceptional, accessible, and affordable education. In fact, EIU offers the lowest cost of attendance of any public university in Illinois. Our picturesque campus offers more than 100 undergraduate majors- and 36 graduate degree programs. It's an exciting time to join EIU as a member of the advancement team. Guided by the work of Plan 2028, EIU's strategic plan, we are preparing for a comprehensive fundraising campaign. We have immense opportunity to build driven philanthropic opportunities for donors in areas such as scholarships, experiential learning support, student success and persistence, student life and experiences, innovative spaces and technologies, and more.
This position is responsible for the development and execution of advancement guidelines and procedures including, but not limited to, data integrity, gift acceptance, counting and reporting standards, prospect management, naming and recognition, donor recognition and acknowledgment, endowment reporting, and professional development.
Job Duties Include
 Develop, implement, and maintain advancement operational policies, procedures and resources, including process documentation, prospect management, fundraising and
records management policies, job aids, strategic plans, proposal templates, resources for colleges and other stakeholders, and more
 Oversee the creation and implementation of a new stewardship processes, including the creation of a centralized gift acknowledgement program
 Help establish and provide oversight for fundraising goal setting, advancement metrics and analysis, portfolio performance evaluation, fundraising campaigns, and centralized
and unit- specific advancement annual planning
 Serve as lead advancement data strategist, overseeing our CRM as well as helping to establish new pipeline, portfolio management, and prospecting strategies
 Oversee the creation and implementation of advancement hiring, talent management, and professional development strategies 
 Help establish our goals, fundraising strategies, and operational needs for our fundraising campaign
 
 Oversee the creation and implementation of a strategic and comprehensive advancement communications plan that inspires philanthropic support and promotes
increased engagement
 Provide oversight for advancement's mass communication calendar and policies
 Provide oversight for advancement marketing, communication, and impact reporting projects
 Provide budgetary and business operations oversight for all areas of advancement
Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.
The University and Community: Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff, and students. Established in 1895, EIU boasts a rich, 125-year tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships, and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest's top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report.
EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois - a comfortable and safe east central town within a two-to three-hour drive of three major metropolitan areas -- Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.
 
Qualifications
 Bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
 A minimum of ten years of experience in higher education advancement
 Proficiency with Raisers Edge, Blackbaud, or other CRM software
 Experience building, refining, and measuring new operational strategies and processes
 Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
 Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
 Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and experience in promoting inclusive excellence
 Ability to maintain confidentiality
 Preferred Qualifications
 Master's degree
 Advancement CRM implementation experience
 Supervisory experience
 Advancement data experience
 Communications experience
 Experience working in multiple functional areas of advancement
 Campaign experience
 Demonstrated ability to positively represent EIU in visits with alumni, donors and constituents
 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 Demonstrated understanding of all functional areas of an advancement organization, preferably in a higher education environment 
 Knowledge of advancement data and reporting capabilities
 Strong active listening and communication skills
 Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit exceptional judgement
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. EIU is pleased to offer employees exceptional benefits.
Application Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.  Application materials must be submitted to Interfolio
For questions regarding the search, please contact Ryan Gibson, Screening Committee Chair, at rwgibson@eiu.edu.

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.

Foundation Database Analyst – ICC Educational Foundation

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

  

EEO Statement

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Summary

This position supports the overall health and well-being of the ICC Educational Foundation, as it manages the Foundation’s donor database. The Foundation Database Analyst performs general and confidential duties including data and accounting processing, preparing and maintaining records, and managing deposits and expenditures for a $32+ million portfolio. The Analyst serves as a highly visible team member to identify, gather, produce, and present strategic prospect information on corporations, foundations, and individuals from a wide variety of sources as they relate to philanthropic capacity and inclination.  Requires a friendly, pleasant personality, diplomacy and tact, the ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, prioritize, and organize, and the capacity to complete tasks with limited oversight and independent judgment.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Responsible for utilization of the College’s fundraising management software, including database management and reporting, security and integrity, and supporting staff on the use of the software and data.

  • Provide day-to-day maintenance of constituent, event and financial records for the ICC Educational Foundation through database maintenance, data entry, and general bookkeeping of departmental accounts and funds.

  • Manage and coordinate general accounting and financial analysis for the Foundation.

  • Designs and leads a prospect research management program to provide information facilitating the solicitation of corporations, foundations and individuals.

  • Oversees extraction of information from database to meet reporting and research needs of the Foundation team, including dashboard development and management.

  • Process donations and reconcile accounts using ICC accounting standards, while ensuring adherence to Foundation policies, procedures and internal controls. Provide relevant statements, queries and reports to stakeholders.

  • Ensures compliance with industry standards and guidelines, including filing appropriate paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service, state of Illinois and as needed for the annual audit.

  • Research and manage alumni records in coordination with Foundation staff to identify and track prospects for alumni relations marketing and solicitation.

  • Participates in the ICC Educational Foundation Board of Directors meetings, including the finance committee meetings.

  • Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 

  • Associate degree required or three years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, fundraising or related field.

  • One or more years’ experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT donor software or equivalent.

  • General proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Ability to work effectively as a team leader, as well as independently; ability to train staff.

  • Self-starter with strong organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.

  • Ability to anticipate needs, see opportunities, and use good judgement in dealing with confidential information.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in business, accounting, finance or related field.
  • Experience in a non-profit foundation or organization, preferably in higher education.
  • Experience with general fundraising principles and practices. Support and understand development process: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

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