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Job Description

The Director of Donor Engagement oversees a comprehensive donor stewardship program that supports the cultivation, recognition, and stewardship of donors and prospects at all levels to foster their lifetime engagement. Incumbent is responsible for the planning, execution, documentation, and evaluation of all stewardship activities collaborating with colleagues throughout University Advancement and across campus. Director establishes standards that help direct University-wide stewardship efforts and are key in creating a philanthropic culture that fosters meaningful relationships with university stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Minimum three (3) years of professional level experience in philanthropy, preferably in higher education (or a comparably complex organization), development, stewardship, advancement services, or related field.
(Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
3. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-phase projects from inception to completion, including the ability to build consensus among team members and balance multiple concurrent priorities.
4. Skilled in preparing, analyzing, and presenting written reports and spreadsheets.
5. Proven experience using data and operational metrics to improve processes and create innovative solutions to improve donor relationships and stewardship opportunities.
6. Highly motivated self-starter with ability to take initiative.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as professional interpersonal and organizational skills.
8. Excellent social skills, with large groups as well as with individuals
9. Previous success stewarding donors.
10. Time management and planning abilities, including the ability to work well with diverse communities essential.

Desired Qualifications
1. Master's degree
2. Experience working with and solid understanding of endowment funds and awarding process.
3. Ability to conceive and manage projects including tracking and reporting on progress and results.

Salary

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

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Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Breanna Crippen
Phone Number	309-438-8311
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Comments	Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.