Development Associate

About UIS Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at Application Deadline Open until filled. Minimum Starting Salary $10,000 per ten months plus the potential of a tuition waiver and an on-campus apartment. Summary The Development Associate supports the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development with department and coaches' communications for alumni and supporters and assists in planning and executing fundraising, alumni, and/or other events. The Development Associate provides stewardship to Prairie Star Athletic Fund donors, hosts donor receptions on weekday GLVC basketball games, contributes to monthly donor email, manages sport specific emails and newsletter, works with the University of Illinois Foundation to create CVent marketing platforms for events, and assists with other tasks. Duties & Responsibilities Major Donor Stewardship: Provides stewardship activities for major gift prospects and donors and serves as prospect liaison for all gift prospects with giving potential, coordinating all activities associated with securing and stewarding gift commitments. Prepare donor correspondence and other written materials. Annual Giving Solicitation: Manages mass communications for UIS Athletics, including sport specific communication, Prairie Star Athletic newsletter, UIS Athletics appeals, preparing direct mail letters, e-mails and telemarketing scripts and conducting fundraising on social media and crowdfunding platforms. Collaborates with UIS Division of Advancement and UIF staff and resources to implement the plan. Fundraising and Sponsorship Strategy: Supports the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Advancement with fundraising campaigns and revenue generation. Assists in short- and long-range strategic planning activities to create and implement fundraising and sponsorship goals and objectives. Stewardship: Assists the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Advancement with donor recognition and fundraising events. Responsible for gift acknowledgment and ensuring all donors are appropriately thanked. Athletics Representation: Represents the UIS Department of Athletics at various sporting events, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies. Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as assigned including enthusiastically participating in other station fundraising and engagement activities and adapting to new work situations, people, ideas, procedures, and organizational structures, in order to accommodate an evolving work environment. May include representing the unit at campus fundraising events and providing staff support to UIS Advancement. This position, while responsible for ensuring an ongoing positive relationship between the volunteers and the unit, is NOT responsible for volunteer training, scheduling, work assignments, or performance evaluations. This position is responsible for assisting in creating, planning, or implementing special events. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communication, Marketing or related field. Preferred Qualifications Some relevant work, internship, or other related experience with Athletics communication, fan engagement, and/or advancement. Some familiarity with NCAA athletics. Employment Policies The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement. The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. Benefits This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Social Security & Retirement UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System. You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.) Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your: Social Security benefit and Social Security benefit as a spouse. Accessibility Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Posting Close Date All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr