Chief Planned Giving & Campaign Leader

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University seeks a Managing Director of Development, Planned Giving to lead the university's planned giving program and execute a comprehensive strategy aligned with the next comprehensive campaign. You will oversee strategy, marketing, stewardship, and prospect management while guiding staff and collaborating across University Advancement.

The role reports to senior leadership, manages a portfolio of donors, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with campus and remote time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years fundraising, legal, trust officer or business development experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive long‑term planned giving strategy to advance university priorities.
• Supervise and develop the Planned Giving team and manage staff performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. preferred

Tools

MarqIt database

Gift illustrations software

Job description

Marquette University seeks a Managing Director of Development, Planned Giving to lead the university's planned giving program and execute a comprehensive strategy aligned with the next comprehensive campaign. You will oversee strategy, marketing, stewardship, and prospect management while guiding staff and collaborating across University Advancement.

The role reports to senior leadership, manages a portfolio of donors, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with campus and remote time.