Description

Description

The Southern Illinois University Foundation invites applications for one position at the Director of Development. The chosen individual will be responsible for a portfolio of major gift prospects and is expected to identify, cultivate and solicit private financial support from alumni and friends of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Extensive travel, including nights and weekends, is required.

The target salary offer for this position is $8,333.33 monthly, and the full pay range for this position is $100,000.00 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

• Orchestrate and execute the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of qualifications, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship culminating in private philanthropic support.
• In consultation with the Vice Chancellor of Development and Alumni Relations and the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC), identify and establish personal contact with current and prospective major gift donors whose interest and financial capacity have the greatest likelihood of meeting the Foundation and University fundraising goals.
• Secure $500,000+ annually in new gifts and commitments for SIU.
• Conduct 80-150 documented face to face personal visits per year, qualifying 40-60 new major gift prospects annually, submitting 10-20 major proposals/year.
• Manage a portfolio of 75-120 prospects.
• Collaborate with appropriate development and academic staff to develop prospect strategies and build relationships.
• Set specific goals and objectives to effectively advance toward solicitation of major gifts.
• Develop a working knowledge of planned giving and develop strategies for appropriate solicitation of planned gifts.
• Become familiar with and understand key initiatives of the university relating to faculty, students, instruction and research.
• Prepare proposals and gift agreements as required for proper gift documentation.
• Ensure effective records maintenance, including timely filing of requests for prospect assignments, prospect strategies and contact reports using SIU Foundation's prospect management system.
• Provide stewardship of gifts including acknowledgment process coordination recognition events, dedications and working with the University Development Office on appropriate recognition.
• Report regularly on the progress toward annual action plans. Specific annual metrics and goals will be established at the beginning of each FY.
• Participate in weekly development staff meetings, monthly one-on-one meetings, a mid-year performance discussion and a performance evaluation with the AVC of Development and Unit head (if applicable).
• Protects confidential information.
• Other duties as assigned by the AVC for Development and Alumni Relations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years' successful professional experience in fundraising or related non-profit organization work, alumni relations, PR/Marketing, or closely related field. A bachelor's or master's degree in nonprofit management or closely related subject may be substituted for the two years of experience. Must have a valid driver's license.

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, and three references.

Contact: Darla Peterman, [email protected]

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/