Director of Major Giving, Midwest

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Position Title: Director of Major Giving, Midwest

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Type: Staff

Work Schedule: Full-time/12-months

Department: 604 - University Advancement

About Villanova University: 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.

Position Overview: This is a full-time remote position, based in Chicago, IL. 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 a strategic focus on the Chicagoland area, including Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify, cultivate, and solicit alumni, parents, and friends of the University for major gifts ($100,000 and above).
2. Identify and manage senior volunteers.
3. Design and conduct prospect cultivation events.
4. Maintain an awareness of relevant Alumni Relations activity in the region.
5. Manage day-to-day operations of the Midwest Region and the Midwest Campaign Committee.
6. Collaborate with other Advancement staff and academic leaders to achieve fundraising and engagement objectives.
7. Conduct 10-12 prospect visits per month and manage a portfolio of 100 prospects per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. 5-7 years’ experience in fundraising, with at least 3-4 years in major gift work required.
3. Proven successful experience in individual fundraising required.
4. Commitment to higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
6. Ability and willingness to travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Significant major gift experience in a sophisticated, complex environment preferred.
3. Management/supervisory experience preferred.

Salary: $139,600-147,400. Commensurate with experience.

References Needed: Minimum Number of References Needed: 3