Development Officer SMS-3720

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Description
This position serves as a Development Officer within the Office of Development & Alumni Relations at the SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, IL, with responsibilities split equally between fundraising for Simmons Cancer Institute and general development support for the School of Medicine.

Examples of Duties
I. Development 65%

• Orchestrate and execute the advancement of relationships with prospective donors

through appropriate stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship

culminating in private philanthropic support for Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU.

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects supporting Simmons Cancer Institute and

School of Medicine priorities, advancing relationships through the full donor cycle,

meeting defined goals, and reporting progress against annual action plans and

fundraising metrics.

• Conduct documented face-to-face personal visits, qualify new major gift prospects

annually and submit proposals and contact reports in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with development colleagues and academic leaders to develop donor

strategies aligned with institutional priorities.

• Develop a working knowledge of planned giving and non-cash asset gifts and

incorporate those strategies as appropriate.

• Understand and remain current on key initiatives of SIU School of Medicine related to

faculty, residents, students, clinics, education, outreach, and research.

• Prepare proposals and gift agreements in compliance with SIU Foundation policies.
• Ensure effective records maintenance, including timely filing of requests for prospect

assignments, prospect strategies and contact reports using SIU Foundation' prospect

management system.

• Provide stewardship of gifts, including acknowledgments, coordination of recognition

events, and donor dedications.

• Work in partnership with the Office of Marketing, Communications & Engagement

(OMCE) on communications related to philanthropic initiatives.

• Collaborate with outside agencies, institutions, and individuals to establish sponsorships

or other philanthropic support for SCI events, outreach, and research.

II. Donor Stewardship & Events 30%

• Support the planning and execution of key philanthropic events for Simmons Cancer

Institute—including but not limited to the Denim & Diamonds gala, Women's Power

Lunch Against Cancer, and the Butterfly Release—in collaboration with SCI and SIU

Foundation staff.

• Coordinate with the SCI Program Director and Events Administrator Associates; manage

the Denim & Diamonds volunteer committee and serve as the primary liaison for eventrelated donor engagement.

• Oversee donor recognition efforts in collaboration with SCI program staff, including

stewardship of the donor wall and other recognition spaces.

• Collaborate with the Director of Development and SCI leadership to implement a future

grateful patient referral program and engagement pipeline.

• Maintain cooperative relationships with community partners, donors, and public interest

groups in support of development and engagement initiatives.

III. Service 5%

• Serve as a liaison to departments, executive groups, and committees to assess and

prioritize philanthropic needs.

• Participate on university and Simmons Cancer Institute committees as assigned.
• Represent the School of Medicine and Simmons Cancer Institute through membership in

relevant professional or community organizations.

• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a

related field.

• Three (3) years of progressive fundraising, including at least 2 years in individual major

gift fundraising experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, sales,

marketing, or a closely related area.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as

part of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with donor databases or CRM

systems.

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
• Availability to travel and occasional evening/weekend work

Desirable Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in major gifts fundraising or donor

relations within a nonprofit, healthcare, or higher education environment.

• Experience planning or coordinating donor-focused events or volunteer committees.
• A history of soliciting and closing $250,000+ or higher annually and/or meeting

progressively increasing fundraising goals.

• Familiarity with planned giving, donor recognition, and stewardship best practices.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, or other privacy regulations related to donors or patient

confidentiality.

• Experience working with physicians, clinical faculty, or academic leadership.
• Master's degree in a related field.

Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education,
patient care,
research and service to the community.
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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

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