Managing Director of Development

Responsibilities

• Lead short- and long-range development activities for the Quinlan School of Business (QSB).
• Manage a team responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors for major, planned, and leadership annual gifts.
• Personally manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects to secure a high volume of significant gifts.
• Partner with the Dean and academic leadership to align fundraising priorities with the School’s and University’s strategic plans.
• Set and achieve multiyear fundraising growth goals and metrics for QSB.
• Support volunteer leadership groups, including the Dean’s Board of Advisers.
• Collaborate with University Advancement colleagues to drive key performance indicators and ensure data integrity.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of significant development leadership experience, preferably in higher education or a major cultural, healthcare, or civic setting.
• Proven quantifiable track record of personally developing, soliciting, and closing seven-figure gifts.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Demonstrated history of professional longevity (3-5 years of tenure at previous employers).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience building, managing, and holding gift officer teams accountable.
• Comprehensive understanding of principal and major gifts, annual giving, and corporate/foundation relations.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate strategic plans and implement successful programs.
• Experience staffing executive leadership (President/CEO or Trustees) in executing major gift strategies.
• Direct experience working within a complex institution with multiple academic units.
• Proven commitment to diversity and success in building diverse development teams.

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.