Campaign Director

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Campaign Director to lead its comprehensive fundraising efforts. This position requires strategic leadership in planning and executing campaigns that align with university priorities.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in higher education fundraising and a Bachelor's degree, with advanced degrees preferred. The role is hybrid work modality based in Chicago and offers a salary range of $150,000 to $170,000.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in higher education development.
• Experience in comprehensive campaign management.
• Strong understanding of major gift fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the university’s comprehensive fundraising campaign.
• Coordinate donor engagement and campaign messaging.
• Oversee campaign reporting and performance tracking.

Skills

Leadership in fundraising

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce Ascend

Data visualization tools

Job description

Campaign Director

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition.

Position Details

Job Title – Campaign Director

Position Number – 8102875

Work Modality – Hybrid 4 In‑Person

Job Category – University Staff

Job Type – Full‑Time

FLSA Status – Exempt

Campus – Chicago‑Water Tower Campus

Department Name – Development & Donor Services

Location Code – ADV‑ VP OFFICE (03612C)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? – No

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Campaign Director provides strategic leadership in planning, developing, and executing the university’s comprehensive fundraising campaign. Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, this role collaborates closely with University Advancement senior leadership, university leadership, and academic partners to design and implement a multi‑year campaign strategy that advances university priorities and secures transformative philanthropic support. This role serves as a central point of coordination across advancement functions, ensuring a unified approach to donor engagement, campaign messaging, and execution. The Campaign Director is responsible for campaign reporting and performance tracking, managing principal gift operations, overseeing the development of proposals and cases for support, and providing regular updates to university leadership and the campaign committee.

As a member of the University Advancement senior leadership team, the Campaign Director contributes to divisional planning, campaign strategy, and overall fundraising performance.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree is required. Minimum 5‑7 years of experience in higher education development in a mission‑focused institution, alumni relations, annual giving and corporate & foundation relations, and comprehensive campaign management experience required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. 810+ years of progressive experience in advancement, fundraising, campaign management, or related fields. Demonstrated experience leading or supporting comprehensive campaign planning and execution. Strong understanding of major and principal gift fundraising strategies and experience supporting principal gift development. Experience managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives and working across large organizations. Experience coordinating or supporting donor‑facing events, particularly in a campaign or advancement context. Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate institutional priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities. Strong analytical and organizational skills, including experience tracking performance metrics and campaign progress. Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, academic partners, advancement colleagues, and volunteer leaders.

Computer Skills

Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced use of Excel for tracking, reporting, and data analysis; PowerPoint for executive‑level presentations; and Outlook for communication and calendar management. Experience working with fundraising, CRM, or donor database systems. Strong ability to manage and interpret data to support campaign strategy, reporting, and decision‑making. Preferred: Experience with Salesforce Ascend or similar advancement CRM platforms. Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Other Information

Required operation of university owned vehicles – No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? – No

Physical Demands – Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions – Irregular Hours

Open Date – 06/18/2026

Close Date –

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate – $170,000

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate – $150,000