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Posting Text
| Posting Number |
S00624P |
| Position Status |
Exempt |
| Reporting Relationship(s) |
Vice President for Institutional Advancement |
| Supervisory Relationships |
Senior Director of Advancement
Director of Advancement
Assistant Director of Advancement |
| Job Summary |
Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, this advancement leadership position is responsible for leading, coaching, and mentoring the direct fundraising team and for relationship management leading to the identification, engagement, cultivation, and solicitation of individual major gift prospects. |
| Salary Range |
$95,000-$115,000. This is the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on a candidate's experience and education, and departmental budget. |
| Essential Functions |
- Leads, coaches, and manages the fundraising staff responsible for major ($5,000+), planned, and corporate gifts. This includes establishing, monitoring, and evaluating performance goals and outcomes and observing, inspiring, and mentoring staff.
- Provides strategic direction and individualized support to assigned staff to ensure alignment with University goals and priorities.
- Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gifts ($5,000+) from individuals, corporations, and foundations in collaboration with leadership and prospect research.
- Cultivates meaningful relationships with donors on an individual basis via all available channels (phone, email, mail, visits in-person and virtually).
- Collaborates with other fundraisers and appropriate institutional representatives.
- Stewards principal gift donors and serves as a donor's connection to the University.
- Writes and presents proposals for major gifts.
- Works effectively with others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; and respecting the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.
- Demonstrates a willingness to work on behalf of the University outside of traditional working hours.
- Demonstrates a willingness to travel for University business, including overnight stays, approximately 1-2 times per month with frequency subject to change based on need.
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| Other Duties and Responsibilities |
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- A bachelor's degree.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in (major) gift fundraising.
- Effective and motivating interpersonal skills, including relationship building and communication with diverse groups of people.
- Strong project management skills, demonstrating detail orientation, timeliness, and ability to work under pressure.
- A track record of successful major gift fundraising.
- Experience in personnel management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as well as travel overnight for several days at a time, when required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- A master's degree.
- Belief in and the ability to represent the Elmhurst University mission and core values.
- A strong work ethic with an ability to work alone and within a larger team.
- Ability to collaborate within and across campus departments.
- Goal-oriented, results-focused.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and familiarity with appropriate fundraising tools.
- Knowledge of computerized systems of donor recordkeeping and data-tracking of prospects and donors, such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
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| Working Conditions/Physical Requirements |
Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. |
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| Posting Date |
02/28/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
An overview of Elmhurst University benefits is available
here
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Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends a liberal arts education and professional preparation to help students acquire knowledge and skills for enduring success. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University ranks among the top 10 best regional colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
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Elmhurst University
Feb 21, 2025