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Associate Director, Gift Planning

Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD
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    Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 21, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

The University of Illinois Foundation is seeking an Associate Director of Gift Planning in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves serving as a fundraising expert for planned giving, providing collaboration and technical support to development officers, donors, and advisors while managing a personal portfolio of prospects.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide guidance and assistance on technical aspects of outright and deferred gifts, including tax and financial considerations
  • Liaise with the three universities within the University of Illinois System regarding charitable gift planning
  • Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, identifying and cultivating gift planning opportunities
  • Stay current on tax laws and best practices in charitable gift planning
  • Assist in implementing planned gift marketing strategies and fundraising campaigns
  • Deliver training on gift planning techniques to internal and external stakeholders

Required skills

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years of experience in fundraising or charitable gift planning
  • Knowledge of law, taxation, trusts, or investments
  • Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and analytic abilities
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Occasional night and weekend work

What the company offers

  • Starting salary range of $80,000-90,000 per year
  • State-of-the-art, environmentally conscious workspace
  • Hybrid schedule with remote work flexibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Company paid life insurance and generous vacation time (24 days annually)
  • Generous pension benefits

Skills Required

Company Overview

University of Illinois Foundation
Champaign, Illinois, United States of America
9 Current Jobs Openings

The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising organization for the University of Illinois system, partnering with a variety of stakeholders to support programs and research that shape the future. Read More

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