Vice President, Development

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead major gift fundraising initiatives. This role involves collaborating with university leadership to achieve fundraising goals and develop strategic plans for donor engagement.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of development experience and a strong record of securing significant donations. The position offers an annual salary range of $225,000 - $245,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible development experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in higher education.
• Experience in closing gifts of $100,000 or more.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a senior-level team for special, major, and principal gifts fundraising.
• Develop annual and multi-year fundraising plans.
• Achieve annual and campaign goals.
• Collaborate with university leadership and development teams.
• Participate as a member of the University Advancement’s leadership team.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy Development

Leadership

Major Gifts Fundraising

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Fundraising Systems

Job description

Position Overview

The Vice President of Development, reporting to the Senior Vice President of University Advancement, is a member of the senior leadership team for University Advancement. The Vice President oversees the special, major, and principal gift fundraising activities for LMU’s schools, colleges, units, and campus priorities and initiatives. The Vice President will also oversee Leadership Gifts, Major Gifts, Principal Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy, Family Philanthropy, and Gift Planning, with the senior leader of each team serving as a direct report.

The Vice President will provide leadership to the comprehensive development program and play a key role in revenue generation through donor‑centric strategy development for university executive management. Working in close collaboration with Deans, the Senior Vice President, Provost, and other unit heads, the Vice President ensures that major fundraising efforts address the unit goals and university priorities. The Vice President leads the annual fundraising planning process in collaboration with department leadership, to establish work plans that outline priorities and goals for individual development officers.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Supervise a senior‑level team responsible for the strategy, goal setting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of special, major and principal level gifts for schools, colleges, and units.
• Develop annual and multi‑year fundraising plans for schools, colleges, and units to support leadership funding priorities that advance key unit and university priorities and initiatives.
• Achieve annual and campaign goals. (40%)
• Work closely with SVP, the UA Cabinet, and the entire development team to create a collaborative and connected strategy to develop and grow the entire pipeline of philanthropic support through Alumni and Family Engagement, Annual and Leadership Giving, Major and Principal Giving. (20%)
• Collaborate with Prospect Research and Management and the Campaign staff/team to monitor the gift pipeline and provide quarterly year‑end and campaign forecasts, reports, and analysis. (10%)
• Develop strong partnerships and relationships with deans and unit heads, serving as a key liaison to University Advancement. Maintain knowledge of all priorities within the University, utilizing intelligence to lead strategy development for donor‑centric solicitations. (10%)
• Participate as a key member of the University Advancement’s leadership team. Assist in broader divisional and campaign planning, administration, and management. (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (10%)

Expectations

• Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.
• Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible development experience, with at least 5 years’ experience in higher education, preferably at an institution with a donor or alumni base comparable to LMU.
• Demonstrated high-level expertise and accomplishment in major and principal gifts fundraising with substantial success in closing gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
• Extensive supervisory experience of professional staff, inclusive of hiring, training, and evaluation of staff with the ability to oversee all personnel matters within the department.
• Demonstrated experience building successful, productive relationships with top university administrators, deans, and leadership volunteers.
• Experience staffing high-level advisory boards and committees.
• Ability to effectively communicate the vision and mission of Loyola Marymount University.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work on evenings and weekends to meet with donors/prospects and attend events.
• Familiarity with fundraising systems and strong command of MS Office Suite of products. Experience with Advance preferred, but not required.

Staff Regular Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary

Reasonable Expected Salary: $225,000 - $245,000/annually. Salary offer commensurate with education and experience.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non-Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, click here. To report questions or concerns about sex-based discrimination, please contact [e-mail] or 310.568.6105. To learn more about Federal & State Employment Notices, click here.