Director of Development

About the role

The Director of Development will report to the Assistant Vice President for University Advancement in the WIU Foundation and Development Office. Provides overall leadership for the College of Business and Technology's fundraising program, with primary emphasis on fundraising through securing major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations to support academic priorities of the College and the goals and objectives of the University's strategic plan "Higher Values in Higher Education".

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership for the College of Business and Technology's fundraising program, with primary emphasis on fundraising through securing major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations to support academic priorities of the College and the goals and objectives of the University's strategic plan "Higher Values in Higher Education".

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• A demonstrated record of success in higher education or non-profit fundraising, including acknowledge of gift planning techniques and tools, or experience in marketing or outside sales.
• A desire to build relationships and convey a passion for WIU and the assigned college with the purpose of raising funds for the College.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and to coordinate efforts of diverse groups of alumni, volunteers, faculty and staff.
• Computer proficiency applicable to the position required.
• Weekend and evening work is required, in addition to extensive travel (25 - 50%).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including experience in strategic planning and goal setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Evidence of progressive professional experience in higher education fundraising.

Additional Information

• For additional information on the Western Illinois University Foundation and Development Office.
• The University.

Pay

RANK & SALARY: \$69,528 - \$77,256 per year.

Schedule

Not specified.