Chief Advancement & Philanthropy Officer

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Academy in Wilmette seeks a dynamic Vice President for Institutional Advancement to lead fundraising, donor relations, and engagement initiatives. You will partner with school leadership, trustees, and volunteers to advance the school’s mission and financial sustainability.

The role oversees advancement communications, analytics, and events, while guiding a high-performing team to grow donor support and expand the endowment. Occasional travel and after-hours work are required.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible advancement and fundraising leadership experience.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and managing complex fundraising operations.
• Understanding of Jesuit, Catholic mission of Loyola Academy.
• Proficiency with fundraising technology and donor databases (preferably Raiser's Edge).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all fundraising and engagement initiatives.
• Lead annual, major, planned, capital, and endowment giving programs.
• Cultivate and steward high-level donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Manage capital campaigns and partnerships with leadership, trustees, and volunteers.
• Oversee advancement services, donor data integrity, gift administration, reporting, and analytics.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Capital campaigns

Donor stewardship

Team leadership

Data analytics

Fundraising technology

Raiser’s Edge

MS Office/Google Suite

Digital fundraising

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Job description

Loyola Academy in Wilmette seeks a dynamic Vice President for Institutional Advancement to lead fundraising, donor relations, and engagement initiatives. You will partner with school leadership, trustees, and volunteers to advance the school’s mission and financial sustainability.

The role oversees advancement communications, analytics, and events, while guiding a high-performing team to grow donor support and expand the endowment. Occasional travel and after-hours work are required.