University of Illinois
Senior Director of Prospect Development & Analytics - OVCA
University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Director of Prospect Development & Analytics - OVCA
Hiring Department : Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1027573
Posting Close Date :
October 25, 2024
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.
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Prospect Development and Analytics (SD) is critical in achieving UIC's philanthropic and engagement goals by designing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive prospect development program that includes portfolio management, prospect research, and data analytics. The SD leads a team of professionals focused on identifying, researching, and managing prospects and donors for UIC's advancement efforts, leveraging data to optimize portfolios and build a robust and sustainable donor pipeline. This role reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Operations, Talent & Culture (AVC) and works closely with executive and senior leadership across the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leads prospect identification, analysis, research, prospect management, and data efforts to ensure strategic support of UIC’s fundraising priorities, goals, and campaigns.
Develops and executes long- and short-term departmental goals and strategies to ensure portfolio movement and pipeline development aligned with broader University Advancement objectives and fundraising strategies.
Serves as the primary resource for prospect and portfolio management and pipeline development by maintaining an overall knowledge of the university’s top prospects.
Leverages industry knowledge to lead collaborative and strategic conversations with executive leadership in establishing, monitoring, and improving UIC’s approach to prospect development and portfolio management.
Develops and socializes policies and procedures that ensure the proper operation of the prospect pipeline, portfolio optimization, and tracking.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with departments and teams across UIF, UIC, and the UI system to represent and advocate for UIC OVCA’s best interests.
Establishes and maintains productive relationships with internal OVCA teams such as alumni relations, stewardship & donor relations, and annual giving.
In collaboration with the Data Analytics Manager, builds and maintains dashboards and other information systems to track fundraising metrics.
Oversees workflow and resource deployment of prospect development specialists assigned to UIC.
Serves as liaison to UIF departments, committees, and working groups related to prospect management, portfolio management, research, data integrity, and reporting capabilities.
Hires, trains, develops and manages staff to ensure that qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
Manages and assists the portfolio management team in executing portfolio management duties.
Oversees the process by which prospects are referred to gift officers and ensures timely follow-up.
Assists the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement, Health Affairs with developing and implementing a successful grateful patient prospecting process and pipeline.
Maintains involvement with professional development associations to ensure the latest trends and best practices are considered.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent
Eight years of relevant experience required
Knowledge and understanding of fundraising prospect management principles and methods
Experience with fundraising databases and software
Experience in managing/supervising a team
Strong strategic thinking, project management, and training skills
Ability to set priorities and exercise critical thinking skills to determine the best use of resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with higher education development
Experience in a complex fundraising environment
Personal initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to combine the art of fundraising with the science of data.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information and appropriately communicate it.
For fullest consideration, please apply by October 25, 2024 directly on the UIC Job Board. Resume and Cover Letter are required. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. UIC also offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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Hiring Department : Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1027573
Posting Close Date :
October 25, 2024
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.
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Prospect Development and Analytics (SD) is critical in achieving UIC's philanthropic and engagement goals by designing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive prospect development program that includes portfolio management, prospect research, and data analytics. The SD leads a team of professionals focused on identifying, researching, and managing prospects and donors for UIC's advancement efforts, leveraging data to optimize portfolios and build a robust and sustainable donor pipeline. This role reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Operations, Talent & Culture (AVC) and works closely with executive and senior leadership across the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leads prospect identification, analysis, research, prospect management, and data efforts to ensure strategic support of UIC’s fundraising priorities, goals, and campaigns.
Develops and executes long- and short-term departmental goals and strategies to ensure portfolio movement and pipeline development aligned with broader University Advancement objectives and fundraising strategies.
Serves as the primary resource for prospect and portfolio management and pipeline development by maintaining an overall knowledge of the university’s top prospects.
Leverages industry knowledge to lead collaborative and strategic conversations with executive leadership in establishing, monitoring, and improving UIC’s approach to prospect development and portfolio management.
Develops and socializes policies and procedures that ensure the proper operation of the prospect pipeline, portfolio optimization, and tracking.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with departments and teams across UIF, UIC, and the UI system to represent and advocate for UIC OVCA’s best interests.
Establishes and maintains productive relationships with internal OVCA teams such as alumni relations, stewardship & donor relations, and annual giving.
In collaboration with the Data Analytics Manager, builds and maintains dashboards and other information systems to track fundraising metrics.
Oversees workflow and resource deployment of prospect development specialists assigned to UIC.
Serves as liaison to UIF departments, committees, and working groups related to prospect management, portfolio management, research, data integrity, and reporting capabilities.
Hires, trains, develops and manages staff to ensure that qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
Manages and assists the portfolio management team in executing portfolio management duties.
Oversees the process by which prospects are referred to gift officers and ensures timely follow-up.
Assists the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement, Health Affairs with developing and implementing a successful grateful patient prospecting process and pipeline.
Maintains involvement with professional development associations to ensure the latest trends and best practices are considered.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent
Eight years of relevant experience required
Knowledge and understanding of fundraising prospect management principles and methods
Experience with fundraising databases and software
Experience in managing/supervising a team
Strong strategic thinking, project management, and training skills
Ability to set priorities and exercise critical thinking skills to determine the best use of resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with higher education development
Experience in a complex fundraising environment
Personal initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to combine the art of fundraising with the science of data.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information and appropriately communicate it.
For fullest consideration, please apply by October 25, 2024 directly on the UIC Job Board. Resume and Cover Letter are required. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. UIC also offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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