Assistant Vice President for Development

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for centralized fundraising functions, including Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and Athletics fundraising.
• Develop and implement coordinated fundraising strategies to advance university-wide priorities and strengthen the major and principal gift pipeline.
• Lead and manage professional teams, providing direction, coaching, and accountability for performance.
• Maintain and actively manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects.
• Partner with university leadership, deans, and academic leaders to cultivate and secure significant philanthropic investments.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to fundraising activity and revenue outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in higher education fundraising or a related field.
• 8+ years of higher education advancement experience.
• 5+ years of experience in increasingly responsible management roles.
• Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure philanthropic commitments.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of high-capacity prospects and donors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

About the Company

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.