Director of Development

🇺🇸 Normal, IL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $64K - $82K 💻 Communications 🗓️ January 29th, 2026

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Illinois State University is hiring a Director of Development. The Director will manage major gift fundraising, developing and executing strategies to cultivate, solicit, and secure donations of $25,000 or more. This role involves collaborating with university leaders and colleagues while engaging frequently with prospective donors, requiring significant travel and some evening or weekend commitments.

Highlights

Pursue major gifts of $25,000 or more through cultivation, solicitation, and securing donations
Develop and implement fundraising strategies and plans for individual donors
Collaborate with ISU colleges, administrative units, deans, faculty, and staff
Required to travel significantly, including in-state and out-of-state trips
Engage in frequent personal visits and contacts with constituents
Bachelor's degree and at least one year of fundraising or equivalent experience required
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and goal-oriented skills necessary
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
Salary range: $64,000 to $82,000
Preferred experience includes successful major gift fundraising and higher education background