Director of Leadership Annual Giving- Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Director of Leadership Annual Giving- Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Hiring Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1031324

Posting Close Date: June 6, 2025

Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $78,000 - $$95,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The University of Illinois Chicago Office of the Vice Chancellor of Advancement invites applicants for the position of Director of Leadership Annual Giving (DLAG) who are dynamic and results-oriented to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing a comprehensive program to enhance relationships with alumni and donors, fostering their engagement, and encouraging philanthropic support at the leadership annual giving level ($1,000 - $24,999). This role will build and oversee the Digital Gift Officer (DXOs) program and utilize strategic outreach strategies, population segmentation, and an omnichannel approach to manage and grow a portfolio of donors contributing up to $24,999. The DLAG is an Alumni and Donor Engagement team member in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement (OVCA).

As a premier public R1 research institution in Chicago, we are on the heels of a successful, unprecedented campaign that saw six years of consecutive enrollment growth, sponsored research records set and broken, and accolades that reflect our mission in excellence in public education, diversity, value and social mobility.
UIC is home to many nationally ranked colleges and programs and is ranked nationally in the Top 10 for 'Best Value' by the Wall Street Journal. We have earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight into Diversity six years in a row.

On a trajectory driven by bold thought leaders who define the battles against societal challenges and push the envelopes of art, opinion and performance, UIC is building for its next campaign. With significant investment in talent and programming, we seek a diversity of development professionals ready to execute transformational, life-changing fundraising and are curious, forward-thinking and solution-minded to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development and Management

• Using data, build and lead a robust Leadership Annual Giving program to bridge the gap between annual giving and major giving, and build a healthy and sustainable donor pipeline.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance alumni and donor relationships.
• Create and execute strategic outreach plans by segmenting populations and defining goals and expected outcomes to increase philanthropic support and enhance the donor pipeline.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor staff, including Digital Gift Officers (DXO).
• Ensure DXOs effectively manage a large portfolio of 500-1000 donors.
• Provide guidance and support to DXOs in their outreach efforts and ensure proper tracking and follow-up.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues across ADE and the colleges, schools and units.

Donor Engagement, Cultivation and Solicitation

• Develop and implement philanthropic outreach strategies to deepen donor relationships.
• Utilize an omni-channel approach (email, social media, phone calls, events) to engage donors.
• Qualify, engage, and solicit donors who are qualified to make gifts of $1,000 and more.
• Help identify and cultivate potential major gift prospects within the LAG portfolio.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze donor data to inform segmentation and outreach strategies.
• Track and report on key performance metrics and outcomes.
• Use data to continuously improve and refine engagement strategies.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with other departments to align LAG strategies with overall development goals.
• Partner with the University of Illinois Foundation (UIF) to execute and implement strategies and data management.
• Communicate effectively with alumni, donors, and internal stakeholders.
• Represent OVCA at events and meetings as needed.
• Serve on committees and sub-committees related to advancement, annual giving and others as needed.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in annual giving, donor acquisition, fundraising, donor relations, or a related field.

Proven track record of developing and implementing successful donor solicitation strategies and portfolio management.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in data analysis and CRM systems.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Relationship building and donor cultivation
• Data-driven decision making
• Leadership and team development
• Effective communication and presentation

FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY BY MAY 16, 2025. RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14761?c=uic







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About University of Illinois - Chicago

The University of Illinois Chicago is the city’s largest university and its only public Carnegie Research 1 institution. Its 16 academic colleges serve close to 34,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most ethnically rich and culturally diverse campuses in the nation, located in the heart of Chicago, it is an integral part of the city's educational, technological and cultural fabric.

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