Managing Director of Development, Quinlan School of Business

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Position Details:

Job Title:

Managing Director of Development - Quinlan School of Business

Position Number: 8101176

Work Modality:
Hybrid – 4 In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP? no

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

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.

• 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 .

The Managing Director will 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email applications. Knowledge and experience with databases.

Yes