Assistant Director of Development, College of Business

at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Development for the College of Business, in collaboration with the Sr. Managing Director of Development for the College of Business, is responsible for major gift fundraising activities including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewarding of major gift prospects for the College. Designed for an individual early in their professional career, this position provides an opportunity to learn and grow in the field of higher education development. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced development professionals, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in higher education development. This position will offer an excellent opportunity for an emerging development professional to learn skills such as relationship management and fund-raising strategy while working collaboratively with experienced colleagues to support the philanthropic priorities of the College of Business.

This position will interact with a great deal of people who are very important to the University. The effectiveness of this work contributes to an enhanced institutional image, improved internal and external relationships, development of a philanthropic culture on campus, and the ability to generate private funds for the University.