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Director of Development
NCAA Market
Champaign, IL, United States
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Position: Director of Development Twelve month, 100% Academic Professional Appointment Primary Position Function: Secure private support for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA). Responsible for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual fund, premium seating and major gift commitments from Varsity “I” constituents.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement and execute gift solicitation plan (new, renew, lapsed, season ticket holders, young alumni) targeting alumni and friend constituents for I FUND scholarships, sport operational support, and major gifts.
• Maintain a portfolio and achieve metric goals per Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement (OVCIA) and DIA parameters • Identify and cultivate a leadership annual fund gift prospects, maintain a portfolio of annual fund and major gift donors, solicit and secure annual gifts on behalf of all varsity sports for the I Fund.
• Conduct public relations and speaking appearances representing Varsity I
• Develop and manage, in partnership with the Donor Relations staff, a consistent engagement and activities plan for all Varsity I constituents
• Develop and manage the annual strategic, marketing and communications plan (direct mail, email, phone social media, web site, newsletter) to all Varsity I constituents
• Serve as a host for letter winner activities at home football and basketball games
• Partner with UIF/OVCIA on letter winner database tracking and management (Spectra & Blackbaud)
• Attend on-campus games and vents with some overnight travel
• Some out-of-state travel may be required
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.
Starting Date: As soon as possible.
Application: To receive full consideration, application materials must be received by February 14, 2017. Applications not submitted through http://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Candidate must upload a letter of application and resume. Online application will require the names and contact information for three references. For further information regarding application procedures, contact: Bobbi Busboom, busboom7@illinois.edu. Note: To expedite filling this position, qualified applicants will be interviewed during the advertising period and through the deadline date. All applicants will receive consideration for the position throughout the duration of the notice period. No appointment will be made before the expiration of the application date. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, finance, business management, communications, or related fields.
Experience:
Required: A minimum of three to five years’ knowledge of the development process, corporate relations, and a strong understanding of issues facing intercollegiate athletics and athletics fundraising. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Computer proficiency with the ability to work with large, complex databases such as Spectra, Ballena, Blackbaud, and Microsoft Office. Possess an interest in and ability to represent an organization in one-on-one visits with key constituents. Basic understanding of leadership annual giving, major donor prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Possess a basic understanding of planned giving vehicles, and a basic knowledge of higher education administration.