at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Senior Director of Donor Acquisition and Engagement
Senior Director of Donor Acquisition and Engagement
Hiring Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026319
Posting Close Date: August 9, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The Office of the Vice for Advancement at UIC is seeking a Senior Director of Donor Acquisition and Engagement. The Senior Director of Donor Acquisition and Engagement (SD) leads a university-wide annual and leadership giving program securing philanthropic support from alumni and friends with a focus on gifts under $25,000. The SD will manage and coach a team responsible for growing our baseline of annual support and moving donors to higher levels of giving through an omni-channel approach including leadership annual giving and the outreach center. As a senior leader on the Alumni and Donor Engagement team in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement (OVCA), the SD will champion integration and collaboration of donor acquisition and engagement strategies across the alumni and donor engagement team and across advancement.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or a foreign equivalent required.
Eight plus years' of demonstrated successful professional experience in annual fundraising. Experience should include both traditional and new channels of annual revenue generation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong database and analytical skills.
Ability to understand and abide by the CASE Donor Bill of Rights, and the CASE Ethics Guidelines.
An appreciation for how to leverage institutional programs with other initiatives to maximize engagement and philanthropic activity.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and information with discretion.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relations skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team-based organization.
Preferred Qualifications
For fullest consideration, please apply by August 9, 2024, directly to the UIC Job Board.
Resume and cover letter required. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. UIC also offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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