Director of Development, Parent - Milwaukee, United States - Marquette University

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Director of Development, Parent & Family Leadership

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Position Title

Director of Development, Parent & Family Leadership
State
State

IL
Employment Status
Employment Status

Full Time
Position Status
Position Status

Regular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position Type
Position Type

Staff
Job Family
Job Family

Advancement
Position Overview

The Director of Development, Parent and Family Leadership leads development efforts for alumni and non-alumni parent major gift fundraising efforts.

(S)he reports to the Assistant Vice President of Regional Development and partners with fellow parent fundraiser(s), development colleagues across the division, along with Prospect Management, Research and Engagement colleagues.

(S)he maintains a personal major gift portfolio of current parents, assists with building the Parent & Family Leadership Council from a development and engagement perspective, working closely with the additional Director of Development for Parent and Family Leadership.

This role is based out of our downtown Chicago office.

It also has the opportunity to work in a hybrid work arrangement, with time worked from the office as well as remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages a portfolio of approximately 40 prospects with capacity to make gifts of $100,000 and more with annual production goal in excess of $1,000,000; regularly identifies and contacts additional prospects through research and referrals.

Meets individually with prospects and volunteers. Responsible for moving constituents through the major gift pipeline and toward making a philanthropic commitment to the university.
Makes personal gift solicitations.

Management of the process includes maintaining a comprehensive understanding of university priorities, preparation of the solicitation materials, conducting strategy meetings, and preparing briefing materials for President/Vice President of Advancement/others involved in solicitation.

Travels within region to meet with donors and prospects.
Partners with parent teammate to develop and execute an annual fundraising business plan in partnership with Student Affairs.
Works collaboratively with Donor Relations and Regional Development on stewardship plans for unit and


PFLC
benefactors.

Provides input on the Parents & Family Leadership Council (
PFLC), including developing and managing fundraising goals and strategies and creating a culture of philanthropy among leadership members.

Administrative focus:

Meets regularly with the Assistant Vice President, Regional Development to assess projects, review strategies, and track progress toward meeting fundraising performance benchmarks.

Maintains appropriate contact with prospects and records all contact in University Advancement prospect management system.
Travels to campus quarterly and/or as needed.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
A minimum of 5 years of either sales or fundraising experience in higher education, including a successful fundraising track record of working a portfolio of prospects and securing major gifts

Ability to develop short- and long-range development plans, builds relationships, displays organizational savvy, thinks strategically, and executes on plans, communicates clearly and listens effectively, identifies and implements effective processes and procedures, leverages networks, drives for results of high quality, influences and motivates others to action.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Public speaking experience, familiarity with donor-based


CRM
and working in higher education industry.
Department
Department

University Advancement
Posting Date
Posting Date

04/15/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

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Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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