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Northeastern Illinois University · 23 hours ago

Associate Director of Development for Corporate Relations

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$73K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

Northeastern Illinois University is seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Development for Corporate Relations to serve as the principal liaison to Chicago's corporate community. The role involves cultivating corporate partnerships, managing a portfolio of prospects, and supporting multichannel annual giving strategies.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, and steward corporate partnerships through compelling proposals and relationship building

Serve as NEIU's ambassador in Chicago business and civic organizations

Develop partnership proposals aligning corporate goals with University priorities

Support annual giving strategies and collaborate on donor engagement initiatives

Work cross-functionally with faculty, administrators, Alumni Relations, and Marketing

Provide strategic leadership through the NEIU Foundation’s Development Committee participation and campaign planning

Qualification

Corporate partnershipsFundraising experienceCRM proficiencyPersuasive writingCivic networkMultilingual capabilitiesStrategic leadershipRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

3+ years of progressive experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, or business development with demonstrated success securing corporate sponsorships

Proven ability to build professional relationships within business and civic communities

Experience navigating corporate structures and presenting proposals to business leaders

Proficiency with CRM systems (Raiser's Edge preferred)

Strong persuasive writing and storytelling skills

Ability to travel throughout the Chicago metropolitan area