Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences

at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Director of Development serves as the development liaison to the College of Arts and Sciences (the College) and represents the College in pursuing major gifts (funding commitments of $25,000 or more made via outright, pledged, or planned gift arrangements). The individual holding this position will develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate, solicit, and secure major gifts and qualify new major gift prospects. The individual will work in close collaboration with the Dean of the College and will work as needed with other administrators, faculty, and staff of the College. As appropriate, the individual will collaborate with other development officers working on behalf of Illinois State University's other colleges and administrative units.

Primary responsibilities will be implemented through regular and frequent visits and other substantive contacts with constituents to facilitate major gift support. Significant travel will be an essential part of the position, as well as occasional participation in evening and weekend activities.