Director of Development, Mennonite College of Nursing

Job no: 519164
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Director of Development, Mennonite College of Nursing
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Development-Fundraising
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Director of Development serves as the development liaison to the Mennonite College of Nursing (the College) and represents the College in pursuing major gifts from individuals and selected organizational funders (funding commitments of $25,000 or more made via outright, pledged or planned gift arrangements). The individual holding the position will develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate, solicit and secure major gifts and qualify new major gift prospects. The individual will work in close collaboration with the dean of the College and will work as needed with other administrators, faculty and staff of the College. As appropriate, the individual will collaborate with other development officers working on behalf of Illinois State University's other colleges and administrative units.

Primary responsibilities will be implemented through regular and frequent visits and other substantive contacts with constituents.

Significant travel will be an essential part of the position, as well as occasional participation in evening and weekend activities.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree
2. At least 1 year of development/fundraising experience or equivalent work experience in areas that demonstrate the capacity for success in major gift fundraising.
3. Ability to work in a goals-oriented environment.
4. Ability to work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure.
5. Ability to facilitate personal interactions in formal and informal settings.
6. Ability to work in a collaborative environment in which both teamwork and individual initiative is necessary.
7. Outstanding interpersonal skills.
8. Highly motivated, assertive, and organized.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability to work with diverse constituencies including donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and selected corporations and foundations.
11. Ability to complete work under deadlines.
12. Understanding of and commitment to the mission of higher education in general and specifically the mission of Illinois State University.
13. Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the Mennonite College of Nursing.
14. Willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel both in-state and out-of-state.
15. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience in successful major gift fundraising.
2. Experience working in higher education, with preference to experience working in a nursing education environment or in another health sciences education field, or experience working in a health care organization.

Work Hours

8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

September 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Mark Wunder, mvwunde@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .

Application Opened: 08/06/2024 06:00 AM CST
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