Position Details
Position Details
Job Title |
Leadership Annual Giving Officer |
Position Number |
8102773 |
Job Category |
University Staff |
Job Type |
Full-Time |
FLSA Status |
Exempt |
Campus |
Chicago-Water Tower Campus |
Department Name |
DEVELOPMENT |
Location Code |
DEVELOPMENT - LAW SCHOOL (03633A) |
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? |
No |
Duties and Responsibilities |
Reporting to the Director of Leadership Annual Gifts, the primary responsibilities for the Leadership Annual Giving Officer (
LAGO) include identifying and qualifying prospects, soliciting and closing four and five-figure philanthropic gifts; and assisting regional major gift officers build a pipeline of Major Gifts prospects/donors to advance the strategic priorities of Loyola University Chicago. The
LAGO will be responsible for managing a portfolio of rated prospects assigned to a geographic region(s) and for establishing and achieving annual performance metrics.
- Manage a portfolio of assigned leadership annual gift prospects. Through personal and virtual engagement, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward prospects for leadership and potential major level gifts.
- Meet activity and revenue goals through personal outreach and regular travel.
- Formulate and implement strategies for short-and long-term giving outcomes, devising performance metrics, and collaborating with major gift officer(s) in assigned region.
- Collaborates appropriately and effectively with university departments and Advancement colleagues to help engage them in ways that advance Loyola's leadership annual-gift level fundraising objectives.
- Offer prospects strategy counsel, coordinate appointments and prepare any required materials for prospect meetings or phone calls with Dean, alumni volunteers, faculty, and/or other senior administrators with alumni and friends within the assigned prospect pool.
- Ensure compliance with prospect management guidelines for data entry and metric tracking.
- Attend regularly scheduled University and Advancement meetings.
- Create monthly reports, as required by management, which accurately reflect activity and performance and track progress toward meeting fundraising goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Minimum Education and/or Work Experience |
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3-5 years of relevant fundraising experience or sales experience in a complex organization. Preference for demonstrated success in making and closing four and five-figure gift solicitations from individual donors. Transferrable experience in sales will be given equal consideration.
Proof of COVID vaccination will be required prior to employment date.*
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Qualifications |
- Superb verbal and written communication skills.
- Prior experience working with staff and volunteers, the ability to manage complex relationships, and proven collaboration and teamwork skills in a diverse community to leverage activities, initiatives, and programs for multiple purposes.
- Proficiency with fundraising databases and technology.
- Understanding of the "Moves Management" process or other proven relationship-management process/philosophies and ability to think and work strategically.
- Willingness to travel and to work hours outside the normal working day (i.e. nights and weekends).
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, establish priorities, and work collaboratively as a member of a diverse community.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and a positive attitude.
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Certificates/Credentials/Licenses |
n/a |
Computer Skills |
- MS Office Suite.
- Proficiency with fundraising databases and technology.
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Supervisory Responsibilities |
No |
Required operation of university owned vehicles |
No |
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? |
No |
Physical Demands |
None |
Working Conditions |
None |
Open Date |
10/18/2022 |
Close Date |
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Special Instructions to Applicants |
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Loyola
all faculty, staff, and students to be COVID-19
along with receiving the COVID-19 Booster vaccine when eligible. An e
for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval. |
Diversity and Inclusion Statement |
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors
. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive
centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others. |
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