Job Description
Foundation Board Relations, Financial Oversight & Compliance:
Serve as primary liaison to the NEIU Foundation Board of Directors and its Investment Committee; prepare and present complex financial data, investment strategy analyses, and compliance briefings for committee and full Board meetings.
Act as an advisory resource to the Vice President on IRS regulations, 501(c)(3) compliance, and emerging trends in higher education philanthropy. Monitors issues proactively and recommends corrective or preventive actions before they become problems.
Oversee the allocation and investment of Foundation assets across all asset classes, including cash, endowment accounts, property, and planned giving vehicles; work with the Foundation Treasurer to monitor Foundation financial health.
Administer Foundation annual reporting obligations for federal grants, including Title V; manage obligations under Charitable Remainder Trusts and Life Insurance gift vehicles.
Develop, document, and provide transparent reporting on Foundation policies and operational procedures to the Board; instruct Advancement staff on time-keeping compliance with government standards.
Oversee state-funded revenue and expense accounts for Institutional Advancement, Alumni, and Development offices.
Data Systems, Operations & Change Management:
Direct the operations, administration, and policy development of Raiser’s Edge NXT and Financial Edge NXT platforms, ensuring full system functionality, constituent data integrity, and regular data audits.
Lead change management planning and execution for the Division’s anticipated evaluation, selection, and potential transition to a new or upgraded database platform. Support staff readiness assessment and phased training through migration timelines and operational continuity.
Proactively identify functional gaps and areas for improvement in existing systems; develop queries and document business processes and workflows.
Supervise, hire, train, coach, and evaluate Advancement Services staff; develop goals and monitor performance through regular review cycles.
Provide technical advice to management on complex or controversial accounting and technology issues.
Web Presence, Digital Systems & Third-Party Platforms:
Direct the development and maintenance of Institutional Advancement, NEIU Foundation, and NEIU Alumni Association web pages and online communications platforms, including online payment processing.
Manage import data and reconciliation of third-party fundraising platforms such as PayPal and GoFundMe Pro; oversee the Omatic import module for constituent data management in Raiser’s Edge.
Manage system contracts and provide recommendations on renewal terms.
Foundation Transparency, Reporting & Stakeholder Communication:
Ensure the NEIU Foundation maintains an accurate, timely, and publicly accessible online presence that reflects its financial stewardship and philanthropic impact,
Qualifications
1. Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible management work experience in a private or governmental organization:
A. Eight (8) years in the area of designated specialization required by the position
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B. Three (3) years supervising the work of a professional staff or process within the designated specialization
-Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the above three (3) years non-specialized experience requirement
-Master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year specialized work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Experience in nonprofit foundation operations, higher education advancement, or a comparably complex 501(c)(3) environment.
-Hands-on experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT and/or Financial Edge NXT or comparable CRM and financial platforms.
-Demonstrated experience leading technology change management, including database evaluation, selection, or migration.
-Familiarity with IRS regulations governing gift acceptance, planned giving vehicles, and 501(c)(3) compliance.
-Experience preparing financial reports and analyses for board-level audiences.
-Commitment to transparency and public accountability in the stewardship of philanthropic resources.
-Master’s degree or advanced degree in a relevant field.
This position requires a background check.
Salary
$90,000 - $95,000
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Deputy Director (JR100761)
Contact Information
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Northeastern Illinois University
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Institutional Advancement
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Yolanda Aguilera
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