Director of Major Giving Midwest
Director of Major Giving Midwest
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Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate faculty or staff each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community your work will improve lives and ignite change! Why work at Villanova Join a missiondriven organization. Since Villanova Universitys founding in 1842 we have been inspired by the values of truth unity and love and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nations best colleges and universities. VUs inclusion again in U.S. News & World Reports 2023 Best Colleges rankings is another indication of the Universitys continued prominence and forward momentum. We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students faculty staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops events and employee resource groups Villanovas most precious asset is our people. As an employee you will receive a holistic benefits package generous paid time off a competitive retirement savings plan flexible work options wellness programs including gym membership professional development tuition assistance and more . Villanova University has embarked on a 10year strategic plan Rooted. Restless. with the goal of enhancing the Augustinian Catholic living and learning experience for all members of our community. University Advancement is seeking exceptional talent to join our missiondriven team working together toward our shared vision for Villanova fueled by the generosity of the Universitys philanthropic supporters as we prepare for Villanovas next comprehensive capital campaign. Reporting to the Executive Director for Regional Development the Director of Major Giving for the Midwest region will develop implement and maintain a fundraising initiative for the Midwest region with emphasis in Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and Texas. The Director will identify cultivate and solicit alumni parents and friends of the University for major gifts $100000 and above); identify and manage senior volunteers; design and conduct prospect cultivation events; and maintain an awareness of relevant Alumni Relations activity in the region. The Director will be responsible for daytoday management of the Midwest regional office. The Director will collaborate with other development staff and academic leaders to achieve objectives. This position will be based in Chicago. The Director is expected to conduct 1012 prospect visits per month and manage a portfolio of 100 prospects per year. The Director will assume stewardship responsibilities for assigned prospects in conjunction with the Director of Stewardship. The Director of Major Giving reports to the Executive Director Regional Development regarding ongoing projects and programming. Villanova University is organized in a semidecentralized model including Collegebased development officers and regional officers supported by central services. The Director will be a senior member of the University Advancement team and will work closely with dedicated volunteers throughout the Midwest region. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova Universitys mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
(Fundraising) Plans implements and evaluates a major gifts plan for the Midwest Region establishes priorities activity and revenue goals and develops relationships and programs to maximize revenue from Alumni parents and friends of the University. Successfully creates and manages a major gift portfolio of prospects actively bringing them toward major gift closure. Works closely with members of the central University Advancement staff to develop a comprehensive giving program for the University in the region. Identifies cultivates and solicits major gift prospects through facetoface meetings to increase the level of private support. (External Relations) Actively develops relationships with academic leaders and staff to ensure positive internal and external public reactions. Supports the University in the Midwest region by staffing academic leaders providing briefing materials/strategy assessment and by organizing donor cultivation activities. Coordinates the management and strategy of regional gift prospects through the central prospect management system collaborating with school and collegebased colleagues where appropriate. Performs additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree required. 710 years experience in fundraising with at least 5 years in major gift work required. Proven successful experience in individual fund raising required and in acquiring corporate and foundation funding desired. Commitment to higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University and champion its mission required. Understanding of the University culture and the process for decision making and program development required. Ability and willingness to travel required. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Comfort level working in a teamoriented environment required but also must be disciplined and resultsoriented. Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues while working in an offcampus location. Knowledge of general office equipment including use of lap top computers required.
Preferred Qualifications
Management experience preferred. Masters degree preferred. Significant major gift experience in a sophisticated complex environment preferred. Management/supervisory experience preferred.
Work Schedule
fulltime/12months
Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate faculty or staff each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community your work will improve lives and ignite change! Why work at Villanova Join a missiondriven organization. Since Villanova Universitys founding in 1842 we have been inspired by the values of truth unity and love and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nations best colleges and universities. VUs inclusion again in U.S. News & World Reports 2023 Best Colleges rankings is another indication of the Universitys continued prominence and forward momentum. We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students faculty staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops events and employee resource groups Villanovas most precious asset is our people. As an employee you will receive a holistic benefits package generous paid time off a competitive retirement savings plan flexible work options wellness programs including gym membership professional development tuition assistance and more . Villanova University has embarked on a 10year strategic plan Rooted. Restless. with the goal of enhancing the Augustinian Catholic living and learning experience for all members of our community. University Advancement is seeking exceptional talent to join our missiondriven team working together toward our shared vision for Villanova fueled by the generosity of the Universitys philanthropic supporters as we prepare for Villanovas next comprehensive capital campaign. Reporting to the Executive Director for Regional Development the Director of Major Giving for the Midwest region will develop implement and maintain a fundraising initiative for the Midwest region with emphasis in Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and Texas. The Director will identify cultivate and solicit alumni parents and friends of the University for major gifts $100000 and above); identify and manage senior volunteers; design and conduct prospect cultivation events; and maintain an awareness of relevant Alumni Relations activity in the region. The Director will be responsible for daytoday management of the Midwest regional office. The Director will collaborate with other development staff and academic leaders to achieve objectives. This position will be based in Chicago. The Director is expected to conduct 1012 prospect visits per month and manage a portfolio of 100 prospects per year. The Director will assume stewardship responsibilities for assigned prospects in conjunction with the Director of Stewardship. The Director of Major Giving reports to the Executive Director Regional Development regarding ongoing projects and programming. Villanova University is organized in a semidecentralized model including Collegebased development officers and regional officers supported by central services. The Director will be a senior member of the University Advancement team and will work closely with dedicated volunteers throughout the Midwest region. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova Universitys mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
(Fundraising) Plans implements and evaluates a major gifts plan for the Midwest Region establishes priorities activity and revenue goals and develops relationships and programs to maximize revenue from Alumni parents and friends of the University. Successfully creates and manages a major gift portfolio of prospects actively bringing them toward major gift closure. Works closely with members of the central University Advancement staff to develop a comprehensive giving program for the University in the region. Identifies cultivates and solicits major gift prospects through facetoface meetings to increase the level of private support. (External Relations) Actively develops relationships with academic leaders and staff to ensure positive internal and external public reactions. Supports the University in the Midwest region by staffing academic leaders providing briefing materials/strategy assessment and by organizing donor cultivation activities. Coordinates the management and strategy of regional gift prospects through the central prospect management system collaborating with school and collegebased colleagues where appropriate. Performs additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree required. 710 years experience in fundraising with at least 5 years in major gift work required. Proven successful experience in individual fund raising required and in acquiring corporate and foundation funding desired. Commitment to higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University and champion its mission required. Understanding of the University culture and the process for decision making and program development required. Ability and willingness to travel required. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Comfort level working in a teamoriented environment required but also must be disciplined and resultsoriented. Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues while working in an offcampus location. Knowledge of general office equipment including use of lap top computers required.
Preferred Qualifications
Management experience preferred. Masters degree preferred. Significant major gift experience in a sophisticated complex environment preferred. Management/supervisory experience preferred.
Work Schedule
fulltime/12months
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Employment Type
Full Time
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