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Human Resources

Director of Annual Giving

The Director of Annual Giving will lead a team in implementing annual giving strategies and programs that include the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual gifts from constituents through personal and mass solicitations.  This is a full time, on-campus position.  Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition scholarship programs for employees and dependents.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Create, plan, administer programs, and perform comprehensive analysis related to all aspects of the Annual Giving programs; set specific annual donor and financial goals for fundraising initiatives, including the renewal, and upgrading of existing donors, and identification and acquisition of new donors; develop and implement a plan of action with objectives, timelines and evaluation plans for the Annual Giving program; execute key Annual Giving programs and appeals, such as All In for Wesleyan, Fiscal Year End, Calendar Year End, Giving Tuesday and matching gifts; oversee annual giving programs and provide strategic oversight to team members executing these programs, such as Engagement Center, leadership giving, giving circles, and the Senior Class campaign
  • Serve as member of the Advancement Leadership Team; oversee Annual Giving staff to ensure effective identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of constituents; mentor, train and provide development opportunities; participate in departmental events and activities to support overall Advancement goals
  • Manage a portfolio of lead annual giving prospects; conduct visits with prospects assigned in portfolio
  • Collect and analyze data in partnership with the Advancement Systems team to ensure strategic identification, qualification and cultivation activities for prospects; conduct statistical analysis of alumni and donor demographics; track metrics, assess trends, set strategies and ensure accurate coding and tracking of contributions; produce and distribute reports to measure the performance of the Annual Giving communication, revenue and participation goals; annual evaluate Annual Giving programs

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s required; Marketing, Communications, or related field of study 
  • Five years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of donor database systems (Slate for Advancement, Salesforce, Advance, Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to raise funds and previous experience supervising staff, teams of volunteers or student fundraisers
  • Ability to protect confidential information is essential
  • Ability to travel intermittently and work occasional evening and weekend hours; mostly local travel
  • Valid driver’s license

 

Application Information:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/Positions.html.

 

Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.  Submit to:

hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701 

Phone: (309) 556-3536
Fax:  (309) 556-1710 

 

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

 

$65-$70k, based on experience

 

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.