Position Details Position Details
Job Title ASSO DIR PRINCIPAL GIFTS
Position Number 8101959
Work Modality Hybrid - 4 In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? no
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Off-Campus/Remote
Department Name PRINCIPAL & MAJOR GIFTS
Location Code MAJOR GIFTS (03634A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities Job SummaryThe Associate Director, Gift Strategy and Case Development supports the planning and execution of Loyola University Chicago's most significant philanthropic opportunities, with an emphasis on gifts of $1 million and above. This role coordinates principal gift strategies, develops compelling Fundraising cases, and leads select donor engagement opportunities in partnership with colleagues and University leaders.
Responsibilities- Support a disciplined strategy and planning process for principal and campaign-level prospects, establishing clear objectives, next steps, owners, and timelines.
- Track prospect activity and progress; maintain reports and dashboards; and identify opportunities requiring additional action.
- Prepare materials and facilitate follow-up for prospect strategy meetings, including background summaries, strategic questions, recommended next moves, and action items.
- Collaborate with relationship Managers, Donor Relations, Prospect Research, Academic Partners, and University Advancement Leadership to develop Donor-centered cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Partner with Fundraisers, Deans, and University leaders to translate institutional priorities, into clear and compelling cases for philanthropic support with attached goals, budgets, project plans as necessary.
- Develop and edit Fundraising communications, including case statements, concept papers, proposals, and one-sheets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Loyola's mission, strategic priorities, and campaign objectives.
- Collaborate with events team to oversee the Fundraising aspects of two to four small, high-level Donor and Prospect engagement opportunities each year, coordinating audience strategy, briefing materials, leadership talking points, program flow, and follow-up.
- Identify University , civic, cultural, athletic, and business events that can be used strategically for Donor cultivation and stewardship.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience - Bachelor's Degree
- 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Advancement, Fundraising, Nonprofit Strategy, Donor Communications, Project Management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to develop Fundraising cases, proposals, and \other communications for individuals, foundations, or corporations
- Strong strategic thinking, writing, editing, and information-synthesis skills.
- Excellent Project-Management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and confidential information.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Fundraisers, Senior Leaders, Academic Partners, and colleagues across a complex organization.
Qualifications - Experience with Donor engagement events, CRM systems, and Project-Management platforms preferred.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses NA
Computer Skills - Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the technology tools available to the Office of Advancement, including Ellucian Advance, Microsoft Windows computer environment, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 11/12/2026
Close DatePosition Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $85,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $78,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at
www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at
www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/36141
