Associate Director/Director of Advancement (Major Gift Officer) - Based in Chicago

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement (OVCIA)

The Associate Director/Director of Advancement (Major Gift Officer) will develop and build a portfolio of individuals with the inclination, affinity, and capacity to philanthropically invest in the Urbana campus in a defined territory within the Midwest with a focus on Chicago and northern Illinois. This position will be expected to represent the message and vision of the University of Illinois and its colleges and departments to alumni and friends.

Based in Chicago with hybrid opportunities

Applications due by 6:00pm (CST) on May 3, 2024

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, MAJOR GIFTS OR DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS

DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (DIA)

The Assistant Director of Athletics, Major Gifts or Director of Major Gifts will play a critical role in supporting the broader strategic priorities of the DIA, and ultimately this position will help foster a life-changing experience for student athletes. This position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective and current major gift donors for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics to support a life changing student-athlete experience.

Applications due by 6:00pm (CST) on May 3, 2024

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Assistant Director/Associate Director/Director of Development (Major Gift Officer)

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The Assistant Director/Associate Director/Director of Development (Major Gift Officer) will play a critical role to maximize overall support and opportunities for collaborative giving for the College of LAS. This position will assist the College and its departments in designing strategies to broaden and strengthen development activities and will require travel of varying durations, up to 30-50%, including some evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team member who values inclusion and is skilled at building strong internal and external collaborative relationships. This position will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors to increase private giving in support of the college and the philanthropic interests of donors.

Based in Urbana-Champaign with hybrid opportunities

Applications due by 6:00pm (CST) on May 13, 2024

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Assistant Director of Special Events

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The Assistant Director of Special Events will be responsible for all phases of managing activities related to the analysis, planning, execution, and evaluation of special events within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. They will effectively manage working relationships with clients and vendors; exercise sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy; and demonstrate the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and priorities.

Based in Urbana-Champaign with hybrid opportunities

Applications due by 6:00pm (CST) on May 14, 2024

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