Posting Number | NA01320 |
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Position Title | Director of Development, Parent & Family Leadership |
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State | IL |
Employment Status | Full Time |
Position Status | Regular |
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) | |
Position Type | Staff |
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 | 1. Portfolio Management:
2. Collaboration:
3. Administrative focus:
4. 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 | University Advancement |
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. |