Saint Xavier University
Director of Development
Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Location :
Chicago, IL
Job Type:
Full-time Staff
Job Number:
01040
Department:
University Advancement
Opening Date:
07/17/2024
Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement, this major gift fundraiser is responsible for establishing and managing prospect and donor relationships through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to meet fundraising goals in alignment with the mission and aspirations of Saint Xavier University. The incumbent will play a key role in the overall growth of private philanthropy in support of the University. Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Fundraising
Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects to close major gifts for top funding priorities. Fundraising dollar, visit and proposal goals will be determined through conversations with leadership and based on the prospect pool and campus potential.Maintain a significant prospect portfolio and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face and virtual visits to bring major solicitations to closure.Continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, contacts, and results.Ensure delivery of appropriate stewardship initiatives, partnering with donor relations as needed.
Collaboration
Serve as an active member of the University Advancement team bringing creativity and innovation to the team's fundraising initiatives.Intentionally build and invest in developing strong relationships with the Saint Xavier University campus leaders, faculty and staff to promote a culture of philanthropy.Identify and facilitate opportunities for university leaders and colleagues to support the cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.
Qualifications
Minimum:Bachelor's degree and five years of experience related to development or other appropriate professional experienceExcellent oral and written communicationsInterpersonal and collaborative skillsStrong organizational skills
Preferred:Masters or other advanced degree preferredHigher education fundraising experienceCRM - Raisers Edge
Description of Hours:
8:30 - 4:30 with some night and weekend travel.Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found
Chicago, IL
Job Type:
Full-time Staff
Job Number:
01040
Department:
University Advancement
Opening Date:
07/17/2024
Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement, this major gift fundraiser is responsible for establishing and managing prospect and donor relationships through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to meet fundraising goals in alignment with the mission and aspirations of Saint Xavier University. The incumbent will play a key role in the overall growth of private philanthropy in support of the University. Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Fundraising
Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects to close major gifts for top funding priorities. Fundraising dollar, visit and proposal goals will be determined through conversations with leadership and based on the prospect pool and campus potential.Maintain a significant prospect portfolio and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face and virtual visits to bring major solicitations to closure.Continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, contacts, and results.Ensure delivery of appropriate stewardship initiatives, partnering with donor relations as needed.
Collaboration
Serve as an active member of the University Advancement team bringing creativity and innovation to the team's fundraising initiatives.Intentionally build and invest in developing strong relationships with the Saint Xavier University campus leaders, faculty and staff to promote a culture of philanthropy.Identify and facilitate opportunities for university leaders and colleagues to support the cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.
Qualifications
Minimum:Bachelor's degree and five years of experience related to development or other appropriate professional experienceExcellent oral and written communicationsInterpersonal and collaborative skillsStrong organizational skills
Preferred:Masters or other advanced degree preferredHigher education fundraising experienceCRM - Raisers Edge
Description of Hours:
8:30 - 4:30 with some night and weekend travel.Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found