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rAssistant Director of Annual Giving

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rCategory: rrAdministrative, Professional & Staff Positions

rDepartment: DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rPosted: Dec 15, 2023

rCloses: Open Until Filledr

rType: FT - Continuous

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About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a \"Best Midwestern College\" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 7,500 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: February 1, 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Director of Annual Giving works collaboratively with the Director of Annual Giving in creating, managing and implementing a successful and comprehensive annual giving program. The Assistant Director coordinates and manages projects within the annual giving program including direct response marketing, crowdfunding and telephone-based fundraising to rains funds for University priorities.

RANK & SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution.
• Ability to access information via computer data systems (alumni databases) as well as operate in a Microsoft Office environment (excel, word, power point, etc.).
• 1-3 years of fundraising experience or related experience in communications and marketing.
• Ability to effectively plan, implement and manage multiple priorities and programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with advancement staff and other campus partners as well as develop a rapport with a wide variety of donors, alumni, potential donors and student callers.
• Ability to work with university advancement data bases and to enter data into the system.
• Ability to explain and discuss academic programs within the University to prospective donors as well as with members of the academic community.
• Excellent problem-solving skills along with organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to assume responsibility for completing projects efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse campus community.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to create new strategies to achieve fundraising goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with telephone fundraising and/or telephone fundraising management.
• Ability to use data and statistical forecasting to develop new initiatives and strategies.
• Knowledge of and experience with various social media platforms in a professional setting.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: For additional information on the Western Illinois University Foundation and Development Office visit: http://www.wiu.edu/giving/

THE UNIVERSITY:

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Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).