Director of Development, Arrupe College

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, the Director of Development, Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago (Arrupe College) is responsible for establishing strategic short- and long-range fundraising goals for the University by identifying, cultivating, solicitating and stewarding donors for major and planned gifts. The Director develops and manages strategies and staff to achieve goals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Development, Arrupe College, 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 major and principal gift prospects with a capacity of $100K - $5M for both Arrupe College and other university programs and initiatives. The Director will set and achieve fundraising goals and metrics for prospects. 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 the goals for based on university priorities and campaign initiatives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Development, Arrupe College, will:

Minimum qualifications includes a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years experience in fund raising preferably in a higher education environment.

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Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

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