Director, Development for Business School Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1595)

Description

The Highlights: The Director of Development for DePaul's Driehaus College of Business is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and planned gift prospects and donors. This role involves building authentic relationships with alumni and friends, managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, meeting annual fundraising goals, and collaborating with the Office of Advancement and College faculty and staff. The director also participates in a working group to support the Driehaus College of Business for all advancement functions, with oversight of fundraising strategies for one to two areas within the college. This position reports to the Executive Director of Development for the Driehaus College of Business.  

What You'll Do:

• Directs the identification, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of major gifts prospects/donors for the Driehaus College of Business, as well as other philanthropic initiatives of the University. Ensures that, over time, the areas within the college this individual oversees have a sufficient number of qualified major gift prospects to achieve established goals. Briefs faculty leaders in assigned areas on development strategies and progress to goal and prepares the faculty for major gifts solicitations.
• In partnership with the faculty leadership, develops annual and long-range major gift solicitation plans based on specific process targets and financial goals. Briefs and staffs the faculty leadership on relevant development initiatives as necessary. 
• Advises and assists with initiatives at the request of the Dean/faculty leadership and/or the Executive Director of Development for the Driehaus College of Business. Participates, to a reasonable extent, in university-wide activities and initiatives, task forces, and committees. Maintains a commitment to ongoing professional development and education. 
   

What You'll Need:

• Bachelors degree required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 4 to 6 years of increasingly responsible experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Previous campaign experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.
• The ability to work without close supervision and to make appropriate independent decisions concurrent with University policy.
• Discretion and an ability to interact with high-level donors and their families.
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Very strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Excellent communications skills, coupled with strong writing and presentation skills, as well as the ability to present before a group.
• Willingness to learn and to be an efficient user of the CRM/prospect database.
• The ability to develop an innovative strategic approach to fundraising.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications, especially MS Excel.
• Maintain a polished, professional demeanor.
• Position requires some travel and occasional evening and weekend work for events and donor meetings.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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