Director of Development, School of Education

2 months ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Loyola Marymount University Full time

Job Summary

The Director of Development directs and manages the
identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of
major individual, corporate, and foundation prospects in support of
LMU's School of Education's (SOE) fundraising priorities as a fully
integrated member of LMU's University Advancement team.

Embedded within SOE, the ideal candidate will have robust
experience working in a donor-centric environment with deans,
university leadership and faculty. In partnership with SOE and
University Advancement leadership, will create and implement a
comprehensive philanthropic plan to productively cultivate
relationships with and compel investment in the mission and work of
SOE from alumni, parents, friends, business and civic leaders. The
Director coordinates efforts in all areas that support major gift
fundraising and is expected to personally solicit and close major
gifts of $100,000 or more in support of funding priorities. This
position also provides support to the School of Education Board of
Visitors.

LMU believes that diversity and excellence go hand-in-hand,
therefore the school seeks to hire individuals who have a
significant potential for cultural contribution in the workplace
and a commitment to working effectively with colleagues and donors
from diverse backgrounds.

The Role and Responsibilities
Position Specific Responsibilities:

Design and implement a comprehensive development plan to
increase philanthropic support for funding priorities established
by the Dean of the School of Education. Focus on strategically
engaging, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major
gifts of $100,000 or more and stewarding donors. Identify and
qualify new prospects, capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more.
Build, develop and manage a portfolio of major and
principal gift prospects, with a goal of having 30-40 prospects in
the solicitation phase of the donor cycle at any given time.
Execute at least 200 meaningful engagements and present 20+
proposals per year, with an expectation of escalating philanthropic
goals. (50%)

Advise the Dean and University Advancement leadership on all
matters related to School of Education development activities.
Foster a culture of philanthropy within the School of Education,
and advise, assist, and provide training for SOE's central
leadership, administration, and staff regarding development
initiatives. (20%)

Develop effective fundraising strategies in coordination and
collaboration with other members of the development team, including
Corporate and Foundation Relations, Directors of Development,
Planned Giving, Prospect Management and Research, Annual Giving,
and Advancement Information Services. Coordinate strategies for
major gift solicitations with university leadership, faculty/staff,
and volunteers. Actively involve the Dean, department heads,
faculty, students, and other stakeholders in the identification,
cultivation, and solicitation process as appropriate. (10%)

In cooperation with University Advancement leadership and with
input from the Dean of the School of Education, establish annual
qualitative and quantitative goals, objectives, and key
accountabilities in order to increase donors and dollars raised for
the School of Education. Determine the most effective means to
report progress and provide assessment on a regular basis. Prepare
and deliver annual written philanthropic plans. (5%)

Assist in the recruitment and development of volunteers for the
School of Education Board of Visitors. Recommend policies and
procedures for the rotation, nomination, and selection of new board
members and honorees. Provide input and support in relation to
major gift development for the Board of Visitors. Actively involve
volunteer board members in the identification, cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship process as appropriate. (5%)

Forecast and manage the development budget assigned to this
position. (5%)

Perform other duties as assigned to meet University priorities.
(5%)

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