Director of Development, Arrupe College
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 25, 2023
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
DIR DEVELOPMENT
Position Number
8101375
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name
PRINCIPAL & MAJOR GIFTS
Location Code
MAJOR GIFTS (03634A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction, this position is responsible for establishing strategic short- and
long-range fundraising goals for the University by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors for major & planned gifts. Develops and manages strategies and staff to achieve goals.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Development will set and achieve fundraising goals and metrics for Arrupe College in addition to managing a broad portfolio of prospects for other university programs and initiatives. The Director of Development will participate in the qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of high-level annual fund and major gift prospects with a capacity of $100K-$5M for both Arrupe College and other university programs and initiatives. The Director will partner with the Dean of Arrupe College and work closely with faculty and other university leadership to cultivate, solicit and steward major and principal gifts from alumni and friends in the successful attainment of university priorities and campaign initiatives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Development, Loyola University Chicago, will:
Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
05/04/2022
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/19916
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Details
Job Title
DIR DEVELOPMENT
Position Number
8101375
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name
PRINCIPAL & MAJOR GIFTS
Location Code
MAJOR GIFTS (03634A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction, this position is responsible for establishing strategic short- and
long-range fundraising goals for the University by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors for major & planned gifts. Develops and manages strategies and staff to achieve goals.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Development will set and achieve fundraising goals and metrics for Arrupe College in addition to managing a broad portfolio of prospects for other university programs and initiatives. The Director of Development will participate in the qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of high-level annual fund and major gift prospects with a capacity of $100K-$5M for both Arrupe College and other university programs and initiatives. The Director will partner with the Dean of Arrupe College and work closely with faculty and other university leadership to cultivate, solicit and steward major and principal gifts from alumni and friends in the successful attainment of university priorities and campaign initiatives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Development, Loyola University Chicago, will:
- Manage the total range of fundraising activities (qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) of an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors including directly soliciting and managing the solicitation of principal and major gift prospects;
- Make a defined number of visits and solicitations per year designed to move prospects toward making a philanthropic commitment to the university;
- Provide support to the Dean of Arrupe College and for the volunteer leadership for Arrupe College;
- Write and edit correspondence, proposals, and reports to prospective donors and major/capital campaign gift donors;
- Prepare contact reports on meetings and interactions with donors and prospects;
- Coordinate appointments and prepare any required materials for meetings, visits or phone calls with Deans, President, alumni volunteers, or other senior administrators with alumni and friends within prospect pool; and
- Work collaboratively to facilitate the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. 3-5 years of fundraising, business development or sales experience required. Experience in higher education required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must have demonstrated, successful track record of donor cultivation and solicitation.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
05/04/2022
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/19916
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelors degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, business development or sales?
- Yes
- No
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document