Director of Development, Generalist

Loyola University, United States

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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Director of Development, Generalist
Job Category Administrator
Office/Department Major Gifts
Work Environment Onsite
Location Evergreen Main Campus
Staff Job Type Full-time
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date:
Position Summary and Duties
The Director of Development, Generalist is a member of the Major Gifts team and reports to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement, Major Gifts. The Director is responsible for working closely with members of the university administration as well as faculty to identify, cultivate and secure outright, planned and annual gifts from individuals matching donor intent with University initiatives. It is expected that approximately 90% of work time will be devoted to fundraising activities with the remaining 10% devoted to administrative duties. There is an annual expectation to raise between $1.5-2 M in major gifts and conduct 100-125 visits.
 
 Assist in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors and donors to Loyola University Maryland. Identify and cultivate, and solicit donor prospects and maintain a portfolio of approximately 125-150 donors. 
 Ability to travel, at times extensively. Ability to work evening and weekends, especially during the academic year.
 
 Conduct donor solicitations involving volunteers and campus leaders as appropriate and
 consistent with Loyola University Maryland strategies, policies and procedures. Coordinate with colleagues and volunteers on various fundraising activities and events
 throughout the year. 
Develop and propose specific solicitation strategies to Loyola University Maryland fundraising priorities. Match programs and gift opportunities
 to the interests of potential donors consistent with established campaign goals for
 Loyola University Maryland. Attend and assist with Loyola University Maryland events, which often occur during evening hours and weekends. 
Prepare and complete timely contact reports; prepare written proposals, background
 reports, and other development materials for use during donor cultivation and solicitation.
 Ensure that all gifts are processed according to Loyola University Maryland policies and
 that donors are appropriately recognized and stewarded.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of the development and solicitation process and of effective case development. An interest and commitment to Loyola University Maryland and its Jesuit mission and a general interest in higher education. Ability to constructively integrate as a member of the Loyola University Maryland advancement team.. Ability to support the University’s goals for institutional diversity, as well as the goals and values of a Catholic, Jesuit education. Bachelors degree required with 5-8 years of experience in development, sales, or similar role. 
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to secure gifts of $50,000 and above preferred. 
Job Posting Date 02/23/2024
Priority Application Deadline Date 03/15/2024
Job Close Date 04/30/2024
Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2024
University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: In some cases, experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/7169

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