DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIVING, MIDWEST

2 weeks ago

PA United States Villanova University Full time
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Posting Number:
20233875S

Position Title:
Director of Major Giving, Midwest

Position Type:
Staff

Location:
Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:
604 - University Advancement

Position Summary:

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 mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's 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 nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 Best Colleges rankings is another indication of the University's 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
  • Villanova's 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 10-year 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 mission-driven team working together toward our shared vision for Villanova, fueled by the generosity of the University's philanthropic supporters as we prepare for Villanova's 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 ($100,000 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 day-to-day 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 10-12 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 semi-decentralized model including College-based 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 University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's 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 face-to-face 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 college-based colleagues where appropriate.
  • Performs additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7-10 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 team-oriented environment required, but also must be disciplined and results-oriented.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues while working in an off-campus location.
  • Knowledge of general office equipment, including use of lap top computers, required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Management experience preferred.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Significant major gift experience in a sophisticated, complex environment preferred.
  • Management/supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends required.

Special Message to Applicants:

This position is fully remote, based in Chicago, IL.

Posting Date:
12/14/2023

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Salary Band:
K

Job Classification:
exempt

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