The Associate Director of Development for Corporate Relations will serve as Northeastern Illinois University’s principal liaison to Chicago’s corporate community, building and leveraging strategic partnerships that advance the University’s mission and philanthropic goals.
Requirements
- Build and manage a portfolio of 30-50 corporate prospects and partners, stewarding relationships from identification through cultivation, solicitation, and recognition.
- Conduct 8-12 meaningful corporate partner meetings monthly, including discovery meetings, proposal presentations, and stewardship visits.
- Develop compelling partnership proposals that articulate mutual value and align corporate goals with University needs.
- Actively participate in Chicago business and civic organizations, serving as NEIU’s ambassador and identifying partnership opportunities aligned with institutional priorities.
- Research and qualify corporate prospects, analyzing giving capacity, philanthropic priorities, and alignment with NEIU’s mission.
- Collaborate with academic units and administrative departments to identify sponsorship opportunities for programs, events, scholarships, and initiatives.
- Support the Director of Development in creating multichannel annual giving strategies (direct mail, digital, monthly giving).
- Collaborate on fundraising campaigns and appeals.
- Assist in the analysis of engagement and strategy performance to show growth or need for adjustments.
- Partner with Manager of Communication and Stewardship on stewardship of corporate, monthly and mid-level donors.
- Partner with the Director of Development to create annual corporate relations goals, strategies, and metrics aligned with institutional advancement priorities.
- Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications to develop corporate-facing materials that effectively represent NEIU’s value proposition.
- Coordinate with Alumni Relations to leverage corporate alumni connections and create networking opportunities.
- Serve as liaison between corporate partners and University leadership, facilitating meaningful engagement opportunities.
- Provide analysis of corporate giving trends, partnership outcomes, and emerging opportunities.
- Design and implement comprehensive stewardship programs that demonstrate impact and sustain corporate partner engagement.
- Coordinate corporate recognition activities in collaboration with the Manager of Communications and Stewardship.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all corporate interactions in advancement database systems.
- Plan and execute corporate partner appreciation events and networking opportunities.
- Prepare regular reports on corporate relations activities, outcomes, and strategic recommendations for leadership and the NEIU Foundation Board.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Sick and vacation days
- Participation in the State Universities Retirement System
