Managing Director of Development, Quinlan School of Business

Managing Director of Development, Quinlan School of Business

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website .edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website .edu/transformativeed.

Job Title
- Managing Director of Development
- Quinlan School of Business

Position Number - 8101176

Work Modality
- Hybrid – 4 In-Person

Job Category
- University Staff

Job Type
- Full-Time

FLSA Status
- Exempt

Campus
- Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department Name - PRINCIPAL & MAJOR GIFTS

Location Code - DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS SCHOOL (03636A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - No

Duties and Responsibilities
- Job Summary The position will lead short- and long-range development activities on behalf of the Quinlan School of Business (QSB). It will manage a team responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors for major, planned, and leadership annual gifts in support of the school. They will align and integrate unit-based efforts with the LUC Office of University Advancement's priorities and collaborate with QSB's academic leadership to seek philanthropic support for their education and research missions.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development for Schools and Colleges, the Managing Director will lead a team responsible for planning and implementing campaign fundraising strategies on behalf of QSB with a primary focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing major and principal gifts. The Managing Director will set and achieve multiyear fundraising growth goals and metrics for QSB; partner with the Dean and academic leadership to identify fundraising priorities that align with the School's and University's strategic plan;

and partner with Advancement colleagues to allocate resources required to be successful.

He or she will:

• personally manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, be responsible for securing a requisite volume of major gifts from those individuals, and oversee their stewardship
• ensure the long-term sustainable growth of that portfolio through data- and relationship-driven qualification efforts
• support volunteer leadership groups for QSB, with particular focus on the Dean's Board of Advisers
• together with their team, collaborate with colleagues across University Advancement to drive key performance indicators relating to the year-over-year growth of fundraising progress for QSB
• nurture a culture of commitment to data integrity, lead in observing division-wide processes established to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across functions, and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience - 7-10 years of significant development leadership experience, preferably in higher education or another major cultural, healthcare, or civic setting. Proven quantifiable track record of personally developing, soliciting, and closing seven-figure gifts is required.

Demonstration of 3-5 years of tenure and longevity at previous employers is required, a history of promotions within organizations is preferred.

A bachelor's degree is required. A master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

- Minimum Education and Work Experience7-10 years of significant development leadership experience, preferably in higher education or another major cultural, healthcare, or civic setting. Proven quantifiable track record of personally developing, soliciting, and closing seven-figure gifts is required.

Demonstration of 3-5 years of tenure and longevity at previous employers is required, a history of promotions within organizations is preferred.

A bachelor's degree is required. A master's degree is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications Experience building, managing, and holding teams of gift officers accountable.

Possess excellent knowledge of the principles of fundraising; demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of principal and major gifts; annual giving; corporate/foundation relations; prospect management; budget oversight; and excellent interpersonal communications and team-building skills.

Demonstrated ability to formulate strategic plans, implement programs, and evaluate the success of these initiatives. Demonstrated ability to effectively staff the President/CEO, Trustees, or other executive leadership in executing major gift strategies.

Clear understanding of and appreciation for the mission, goals, and objectives of private higher education and Loyola University Chicago.

Direct experience in a complex institution with multiple academic units will be extremely advantageous.

A proven commitment to diversity and demonstrated success in recruiting, retaining, and building a diverse development team.

Computer Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite,…