Saint Xavier University (Chicago) - Senior Director of Development

Adriana Moreno 2

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 experience.
Excellent oral and written communications
Interpersonal and collaborative skills
Strong organizational skills

Preferred:
Masters or other advanced degree preferred
Higher education fundraising experience
CRM – 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.

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