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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11885976 Assistant Director/Associate Director of Foundation Relations

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Based in Urbana-Champaign with hybrid opportunities

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement (OVCIA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time Assistant Director/Associate Director of Foundation Relations to secure support from private foundations.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a global, preeminent university. Since its founding in 1867, it has earned a reputation as a world-class leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. In 2022, the University successfully completed its most ambitious philanthropic campaign, \"With Illinois,\" raising \$2.7 billion during the eight-year campaign and remains resolute towards its future philanthropic efforts. Developing a robust Foundation Relations operation to support the growth and success of the university is critical towards fulfilling the University\'s Boldy Illinois strategic plan and future fundraising campaign goals.

OVCIA is charged with building relationships with our constituents and generating diverse resources that facilitate Illinois\' academic, research, economic and public services excellence. Advancement brings together professionals in marketing, communications, alumni relations, and development to lead these efforts across the Urbana-Champaign campus.

Organizational Relationship & Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Foundation Relations, the Assistant Director/Associate Director of Foundation Relations is responsible for identifying, researching, interacting with, and soliciting funding from local, regional, and national foundations to support various university initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess a high degree of independence and self-motivation, while also being collaborative with colleagues in the Office of Principal Gifts and Foundation Relations and with staff and faculty.

Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate the development of concept papers, letters of inquiry or proposals, assist faculty and staff with editing and document preparation, resulting in compelling submissions targeted to funders.

Establish and maintain frontline fundraising relationships for a portfolio of 15 to 30 foundations, which includes developing proposals and solicitations, while developing a deep understanding of the national private foundation landscape.

Collaborate with advancement staff and faculty to inform them about funding opportunities; advise them on effective foundation relations processes; discuss strategies; and encourage them to pursue the appropriate opportunities. Coordinate with unit administrative offices to ensure timely and accurate pre- and post-award processes are followed.

In collaboration with staff in the Office of Principal Gifts and Foundation Relations and the University of Illinois Foundation, conduct research on foundations and interpret their guidelines to evaluate their potential for funding university initiatives.

Acquire and maintain a knowledge of university initiatives, research, and other priorities, and assist with the engagement of foundation staff with university leadership, faculty, or advancement staff.

Ensure interactions with foundations are maintained in the alumni/donor database and foundation deliverables are coordinated with staff of the Office of Principal Gifts and Foundation Relations.

Impact in Your First Year

At Advancement at Illinois, we value our employees and provide resources to help you continually learn and grow. We foster a strong, collaborative community of people who are driven by their ability to make a difference.

Within 3 months, you will:

Become familiar with the operations, processes and priorities of the Office of Principal Gifts and Foundation Relations

Become familiar with the strategic vision and priorities of the university

Become familiar with the overarching structure of Illinois Advancement and the alignment between central Advancement services, the University of Illinois Foundation, and the University of Illinois Alumni Association

Attend training, professional development, and networking activities for newcomers within Advancement

Understand Illinois\' fundraising fundamentals and how those are operationalized in our CRM system

Within 6 months, you will:

Begin cultivating relationships with key foundations, and deepen those with university and OVCIA colleagues, to create and implement appropriate engagement strategies

Partner advancement colleagues on university initiatives

By the end of the first year, you will:

Continue portfolio growth of engagement and solicitation strategies and activities

Partner with People & Culture for individual coaching, professional development, and goal-setting opportunities

Build a robust network