Director of Development, Loyola College of Arts and Sciences and the Loyola Clinical Centers

Loyola University, United States

Updated: 12 months ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Director of Development, Loyola College of Arts and Sciences and the Loyola Clinical Centers
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 oversees the major giving efforts for Loyola College of Arts and Sciences and the Loyola Clinical Centers. The role serves as a senior member of the Advancement team and reports to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement for Major Gifts. The Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and closure of major/principal gifts for a comprehensive fundraising program for Loyola College and the Loyola Clinical Centers. The Director works closely with the Dean of Loyola College, the Executive Director of the Clinical Centers, members of the University administration as well as faculty and advancement colleagues across Loyola University to help articulate fundraising priorities, translate academic plans into gift opportunities and development proposals, and coordinate interactions with key prospects and donors. There is an annual expectation to raise $1.5 million+ in major/principal/planned gifts.
Identify and evaluate giving potential of major and principal gift prospects through personal visits and engagement in the philanthropic priorities that advance and serve the School’s mission. Effectively plan and execute major and planned gift strategies to cultivate, solicit and steward individual major donors – alumni, parents, friends – as appropriate. Conduct a minimum of 10-12 prospect visits per month to meet a goal of 120 visits per year. Execute a minimum of 10-15 major gift solicitations of at least $50-100K plus and multiple annual gift solicitations per year to advance the school’s priorities.
Develop and establish a new fundraising program with Loyola Clinical Centers to create a culture of philanthropy. Create an “honor your care giver program” and “grateful patient” program to establish patient and community donations. Facilitate community building/grateful patient events to raise awareness of the Clinical Centers. Establish healthcare/hospital participants to show partnerships. Assist in creating marketing materials for print and online messaging.
Prepare major gift proposals, solicitation letters, and other cultivation and presentation materials for significant donors. Match programs and gift opportunities to the interests of potential donors consistent with established campaign goals for Loyola College and Loyola University Maryland. Advise donors on gift planning strategies to maximize institutional gift benefits and, when appropriate, work closely with the primary liaison for the Office of Gift Planning.
Develop excellent relations with the President, Dean of Loyola College, faculty leaders and department chairs in support of Loyola College priorities; provide training and education to academic leadership and faculty partners; engage the Dean, Associate Deans and faculty in prospect visits where appropriate, schedule on-site and off-site meetings with prospects. Integrate school/unit advisory boards as well as other committees and volunteers into the identification, cultivation, and solicitation process.
Attend and assist with Loyola University Maryland events, which often occur during evening hours and weekends.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the programs, research areas, and funding priorities of all aspects of Loyola College along with a general knowledge about the university. Prepare and complete timely contact reports; ensure that all gifts are processed according to Loyola University Maryland policies and that donors are appropriately recognized and stewarded.
Required Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree
-5-8 years experience in fundraising or related industry.
-Strong written and oral communication skills
-Knowledge of the development and solicitation process and of effective case development.
-An interest and commitment to Loyola University Maryland and its Jesuit mission.in higher education and the value of a liberal arts and sciences degree.
-Ability to constructively integrate as a member of the Loyola University Maryland advancement team.
-Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to develop, lead and motivate subordinates.
-Ability to support the University’s goals for institutional diversity, as well as the goals and values of a Catholic, Jesuit education
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Job Posting Date 01/03/2023
Priority Application Deadline Date 01/31/2023
Job Close Date
Anticipated Start Date 04/01/2023
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.
Loyola University Maryland requires that all faculty, staff, and administrators receive COVID-19 vaccination, including the booster, unless exempted for medical or religious reasons in accordance with University policy.
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