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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12189120 Assistant Director/Associate Director of International Constituent Engagement - OVCIA

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutioinal Advancement

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Based in Urbana-Champaign, IL with hybrid opportunities

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement (OVCIA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time constituent engagement professional integral to the success of our international advancement operation.

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 international fundraising operation to support the growth and success of the university-wide advancement community is critical towards fulfilling the University\'s Boldy Illinois strategic plan and future fundraising campaign goals.

Organization Relationship

The Assistant Director/Associate Director of International Constituent Engagement reports to the Senior Director of International Advancement and works in support of the Director of International Advancement.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director/Associate Director of International Constituent Engagement is an integral part of the international advancement team and will have broad responsibilities related to the University\'s comprehensive fundraising and engagement program in the international advancement area. Primarily, this position works to develop, implement, and manage overall international advancement activities in support of and in coordination with the Senior Director and Director to advance efforts in engaging with international major and principal gift prospects and donors. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team member who values inclusion and innovation and is skilled at building strong internal and external collaborative relationships.

This position will be based in Urbana-Champaign, and will join a successful, dynamic team that enjoys a hybrid work schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities

Cultivation and Stewardship

Develop, implement, and manage overall international advancement activities in support of and in coordination with the Senior Director and Director.

Serve as overall liaison with colleges and units related to international visitors to campus, ensuring high-level cultivation plans are properly executed.

Organize data and prepare regular reports on international activities, metrics, and outcomes for various campus constituencies, including deans and chief advancement officers.

Provide additional support for select administrators and faculty traveling internationally for advancement purposes.

Prepare background information for major gift proposals, compile donor/prospect information, and support international trip preparation and follow-up.

Liaison to international-assigned prospect researcher and other University of Illinois Foundation staff as applicable.

Maintain confidential and accurate records of interactions with alumni and constituents in the University of Illinois database (TED).

Opportunities for limited frontline fundraising work may be available depending upon candidate qualifications.

Constituent Engagement and Events

Assist with organizing and executing international advancement events targeting alumni and donor prospects.

Coordinate with the Senior Director and Director, campus special events office, UIF events office, advancemen colleagues in colleges and units, and other related offices on campus regarding international events logistics.

Collaborate with international advancement team to develop plans for alumni engagement.

Communications

Work closely with the Senior Director and Director and the campus communications teams to prepare internal and external internal and external communications related to international advancement.

Provide support for social media as appropriate, advocating for an international presence throughout the university channel.

Volunteer Engagement

Liaise with international alumni clubs in coordination with campus alumni relations colleagues.

Support the Senior Director and Director in keeping international alumni club members apprised of relevant information, determining agendas for meetings with club leaders, and ensuring proper follow-up.

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